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32 | (3) of (3) Staff interviewed denied the allegation. (4) of (4) Residents could not corroborate the allegation. R1 stated they are provided meals and there are days where they do not want to eat the food. Interviews with staff, F1 and N1 added that R1 is provided meals but there are times where R1 does not have the energy to finish meals due to weakness from dialysis treatments. Interview with F1 details that this had been a gradual decline in weight that started prior to being admitted to the facility. All persons interviewed stated that the staff do provide meals to residents in care. Based on interviews, observations and file review, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
In regards to the allegation "Staff is mismanaging resident's medications" it is alleged that R1 is not receiving all of their prescribed blood pressure medications. It was alleged that there should be three (3) different blood pressure medications on file for R1; however, the facility only has one (1). (3) of (3) Staff interviewed denied the allegation. (4) of (4) Residents interviewed could not corroborate the allegation. Interview with staff and F1 state that there have been no medication changes for R1 since they arrived at the facility. They stated the medication list on file to be accurate and up to date on the prescribed medications for R1. N1 also confirmed that they have not observed any medications issues for R1 in the facility. LPA reviewed R1's medication list and matched the list with all medications on hand in the facility. LPA did not observe any medication errors or any prescription orders not being filled. LPA was not provided with proof of medications that should have been provided to R1 other than what was on file. Based on interviews, observations and file review, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
In regards to the allegation "Staff does not address changes in resident's medical conditions." it is alleged that R1 has changes in their cognitive function not being addressed by the facility. (3) of (3) Staff interviewed denied the allegation. (4) of (4) Residents interviewed could not corroborate the allegation. R1 moved into the facility on 6/29/24. Physicians report on file is dated 6/26/24. This physicians report along with the pre-appraisal completed show that R1 does have an record of a medical condition affecting their cognitive function. Interviews with staff as well as F1 show that there have been no changes in R1s cognitive function that are different from when they first were admitted to the facility. This means there has been no need to address changes as their has not been any. Based on interviews, observations and file review, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit Interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided. |