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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Wendell Smith finished a complaint investigation for the allegation listed above. Due to the situation surrounding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to implement mitigation measures, today’s complaint investigation was conducted telephonically with Elizabeth Flores.
Regarding the allegation above it is alleged that the facility would charge resident #1 (R1) to accompany R1 to medical appointments and that it was not agreed to in R1's admission agreement.. Interviews were previously conducted with facility staff and R1's responsible person on 1/26/2020. LPA also reviewed R1's admission agreement. Information revealed that R1 requires assistance going to medical appointments based on their diagnosis. LPA reviewed the facilities policy on transportation which is included in R1's admission agreement and is signed by R1's responsible person. It states if a resident needs an attendant to accompany a resident to a medical appointment then the charge is 25 dollars. Based on the information obtained through record review and admission agreement this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit Interview conducted. Copy of report emailed for signature. |