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LPA interview with S1 revealed they were standing by the sliding door when R1 was walking around the backyard. S1 stated they did not witness the fall, as R1 fell just beyond S1's view. LPA records review revealed a sufficient number of staff scheduled to meet the needs of their residents on the day of the incident. Based on the information gathered during this and previous visits, the department does not have sufficient evidence to determine that due to lack of supervision R1 sustained injuries while in care. Therefore, this allegation has been UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
It was alleged that Facility did not obtain timely medical treatment for client. LPA interview with R1 revealed that S1 conducted first aid to R1, which included cleaning the wounds with cotton balls, applying ointment and bandages. R1 stated that S1 asked if R1 wanted to go to the hospital, but R1 refused to go. Interview with S1 revealed that S1 informed R1 they were going to call 911 so R1 can go to the hospital, but R1 refused because R1 stated they felt fine at that time and did not want to go to the hospital. The next day, R1 stated, Staff 2 (S2) arrived to the facility in the morning, observed R1's injuries and scheduled a hospital visit. LPA interview with S2 revealed on the day that R1 sustained their injuries, S1 called S2 and informed S2 that R1 fell and S1 administered some first aid, and R1 did not want to go to the hospital. S2 informed S1 they will observe injuries in the morning when they arrive to the facility. S2 stated when they arrived to the facility in the morning they observed the injuries were beginning to bruise so they scheduled a hospital visit for the same day. Based on the information gathered during this and previous visits, the department does not have sufficient evidence to determine that facility did not obtain timely medical treatment for client. Therefore, this allegation has been UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Exit interview conducted. Report issued and sent via email.
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