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32 | INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:
Allegation: Failure to follow proper admission procedures.
The complainant alleges the facility failed to follow proper admission procedures when admitting resident #1 (R1). Interviews were conducted with staff #1-#6 (S1-S6), residents #1-#9 (R1-R9), witness #1-#6 (W1-W6) service records for residents #1-#10 (R1-R10), and other pertinent documents in association to this complaint were reviewed, a plant inspection of this facility and found there is no evidence to support the above allegation.
The Department conducted a virtual inspection on 06/08/20 of this facility. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and PIN 20-07-CCLD on-site visits were suspended. During this visit, an interview with the administrator revealed the facility adhered to the admissions procedures and did not deflect from the standard move-in process for all newly admitted residents during COVID. Interviews with staff (S1-S6) reports resident must go through the proper comprehensive admission process in which includes initial assessments and medical screening. This involved in-person or virtual communications with the facility’s: Family Ambassador, Department of Health Services, Admission Agreement Representative, Director/Administrator; Program Director, and Director of Engagement before a move-in is finalized and approved. According to staff (S1 and S2), added precaution screening for COVID was implemented on 03/13/20 along with the admissions process. An interview with residents (R1-R5) verified the facility conducts a complete admittance process which included medical evaluation for each resident before granting residency. Interviews with family representatives (W1-W4) all validated that the proper protocols and admissions process was followed.
The Department conducted a subsequent on-site inspection on 05/21/21. During this visit, a follow-up interview was conducted with staff (S1) and gathered additional records concerning (R1). A further review of (R1’s) service records along with an interview with the resident revealed, (R1) had undergone the proper protocols of admissions guidelines and was screened for COVID before admission was granted.
The investigation consisted of an inspection of the facility, observation, review of service records, pertinent related documents, and interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses all revealed the facility did not divert from following proper admission guideline procedures.
Evaluation Report continues on LIC-9099C |