Allegation: Staff left resident in soiled clothing for extended period of time resulting in a rash

The investigation revealed, per LPA interviews, with (5) staff members, and (5) residents from the Brittany House facility and review of facility documents, that the Brittany House facility does not leave residents in soiled clothing for an extended period of time resulting in a rash. LPA interviewed S1, and the LPA was informed that the facility has resident incontinence care procedures whereby every caregiver in the facility checks on the facility residents every two hours, or more often depending on need. Also, S1 stated that at the end of every work shift, all staff persons, will report to the staff, in the next work shift, if there are any resident issues to address, and also inform the next work shift staff of the residents incontinence status. Furthermore, S1 stated that has not received a report from a facility staff member or resident family member that a resident had been left in soiled clothing for an extended period of time. LPA interviewed 5 staff members, and 5 of 5 staff members, informed the LPA, that staff members provide residents with incontinence care, every two hours, and if needed more often. In addition, 5 staff members interviewed, 5 of 5 staff members, informed the LPA, that they are not aware of a resident, in the facility, with soiled clothes, for an extended period of time. The LPA interviewed 5 residents, and 5 of 5 residents, informed the LPA, that the staff assist them with their personal hygiene. In addition, LPA interviewed 5 residents, and 5 of 5 residents, informed the LPA, that the staff help them when they need assistance.

Based on information gathered, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support allegation " Staff left resident in soiled clothing for extended period of time resulting in a rash ”

Allegation: Resident sustained a bladder infection while in care.

The investigation revealed, per LPA interviews, with (5) staff members, and (5) residents from the Brittany House facility and review of facility documents, that the Brittany House does not have a resident that sustained a bladder infection while in care. LPA interviewed S1, and the LPA was informed that the facility caregivers check on the residents every two hours, and provide residents with hydration, and also check on their incontinent needs. Also, S1 stated that there are no residents in the facility with a bladder infection, and that facility staff have not reported to S1 that there is a resident in the facility with a bladder infection. Furthermore, S1 stated that all measures are taken to prevent residents from having bladder infections, and

Report continued on LIC 9099C.

Based on information gathered, the LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support allegation " Resident sustained a bladder infection while in care ”.

Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted with Colleen Rozatti, Administrator, and a hard copy of a LIC 9099 was provided.