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32 | Random rooms toured in the memory care were odor free at the time of visit. One residents who was able to communicate was interviewed and expressed being satisfied with care service. Resident #1’s (R1) records were reviewed and revealed that R1 is non-ambulatory, nonverbal, requires transfer assistance and is incontinent with folly catheter. R1 observed to be nonverbal and did not understand English. R1 was able to communicate needs and responded through hand movements and facial expressions. R1 was interviewed by LPA with staff assistance. R1 expressed being satisfied with care and staff. R1 was asked how often staff check in on resident (30min, 1hour, not more than 2 hours), and R1 gestured with thumbs up to all. R1 was asked if they are able to transfer out of bed and R1 shook there head from left to right (no). R1 was observed to be following staff command when asked to demonstrate sitting up which R1 is able to do without staff assistance. Staff reported that R1 is assisted with incontinent care according to care needs. Staff also reported that they make sure folly catheter is maintained accordingly as well. According to staff on 10/05/2025 paramedics were called for R1 as a result of R1 pulling out folly catheter. Staff stated that they cleaned R1 and called paramedics. Staff explained that when paramedics arrived R1 had a bowl movement therefore needed to be changed again. Staff reported that all memory care resident are checked at least every 2 hours due to cognitive abilities and incontinent care needs. Staff reported that resident are never left sitting or laying in soiled clothing. Other potential witness interviewed shared that the residents are observed clean and dry.
Regarding allegation "Resident was locked in their room". Staff interviewed reported that the memory care units do not lock. According to staff R1's door was stuck and would not open the day paramedics were called and arrived to the facility for R1. Staff explained that the door was closed and would not open because it was stuck and not because it was locked. Staff reported that the locking mechanism on the door knobs are not functional and you can not lock the doors. Staff stated that they used a random key that day in attempt to unstuck R1's room door. During the tour LPA observed all resident room doors. Door knobs were tested and LPA observed some resident doors to have a key whole on the door knob, however the locking mechanism was tested and observed non-functional. Door knob's observed with a key whole were disabled locks which are unable to be locked. ED reported that all the door knobs that have a key which is non-functional will be replaced with regular door knobs. Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation 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 above allegations “Resident was locked in their room” is deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview held. Copy of report provide. |