The investigation revealed the following:
Regarding allegation – Facility staff did not dispense medication as prescribed
The Administrator stated that due to the Corona virus Clients are no longer attending day program. Due to this, the clients are no longer on such an early wake up schedule. When day program was in session clients were woken up to get ready at around 7:00am to get ready eat breakfast, take morning medications and be ready for transportation to Day program. All 4 Clients attended day program. One had public transportation that would pick client up from the home at 8:30am, and the other clients were transported by staff by 8;40am to another day program all together.
Clients go to bed later, and in turn wake up later. Clients are still served breakfast and given Am medication. Breakfast is given around 10am. 3 of the 4 clients take daily medication. Admin states that all medication prescribed must be taken in the morning. No specific time frame was issued by the doctor. .
Based on LPA Jordan’s observations, and virtual tour of the facility, Medication record review and the interviews that were conducted Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation – Facility staff did not serve food in a timely manner.
Administrator stated that since the girls are no longer on a day program schedule, they are not requiring the girls to Get up as early or go to bed as earlier as they had prior. Breakfast times will fluctuate, but generally not served later than 10 am. Breakfast is cooked by Administrator, Eve Hensey, or Licensee Diana.
Based on interviews with Residents#1-4 (R1-R4), Residents generally stated that they receive breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have no concerns about the times received.
Based on LPA Jordan’s observations, and virtual tour of the facility, record review and the interviews that were conducted. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.
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