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32 | Staff mishandled resident’s P&I.
On the allegation that staff mishandled the resident’s P&I, it is alleged that staff will promise the resident (R1) things like hair gel and drinks, by using R1’s P&I, but then staff will tell R1 that R1 doesn’t have enough money. LPA Urena conducted record review of the P&I, and records review revealed that P&I documents to be in order. Interview with R1 indicated that they did receive P&I to make personal purchases. The Administrator’s interview revealed that all P&I provided to residents is documented and a record is kept.
Based on the information obtained through record review and interviews, the allegation that the residents’ P&I is being mishandled, is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Staff are not allowing resident access to telephone.
On the allegation that staff are not allowing the resident (R1) to access the facility telephone, it is alleged that staff do not allow R1 to use the facility’s landline telephone in their room. During the tour of the home, the LPA verified that facility’s home telephone was in operation and through interviews with facility staff; staff stated that they were aware that residents have the right to always use the telephone in a confidential setting. Interview with facility residents, revealed that they have access and are allowed to use the facility’s telephone privately. Interview with the Administrator revealed that sometimes R1 wants to be on the phone for extended periods of time, limiting the use of the telephone to other residents. The R1 reported that staff disconnect the telephone when R1 takes it to their room. Information obtained through the NLACRC Community Services Specialist (CSS), indicated that they had interviewed R1 about the allegation, and R1 confirmed to the CSS that R1 had access to the home telephone in a confidential setting.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, based on the interviews, and observation; there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
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