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32 | Allegation: Lack of supervision resulting in resident sustaining multiple falls. During this investigation, LPA obtained relevant documentation and interviewed Staff and Residents. Staff interviews revealed there is sufficient staff supervision. Staff interviews revealed that staff conduct rounds every (2) two hours and as needed throughout the entire day. Interviewed staff indicated rounds are documented with the resident’s names, dates, times and staff conducting the rounds. Interviewed Staff indicated they could not recall if R-3 fell at this facility while residing here. R-3 has not resided at this facility since 07/28/2020. R-3 documents indicate R-3 has a history of falls and requires assistance in Activities of Daily Living. Per Staff interviews, R-3 utilized a wheelchair. Interviewed staff indicated they have not received any complaints nor concerns in regards to residents falling from any resident representatives/family members, staff nor residents. LPA was unable to interview R-1 through R-3 as they are no longer residents at this facility. LPA interviewed R-4 through R-6 as they are considered to be a “fall risk”. Interviewed Residents indicated staff conduct rounds often throughout the entire day. Interviewed Residents indicated they have not fallen nor they have witnessed anyone falling. Staff and Residents interviews do not corroborate this allegation.
Allegation: Facility staff did not seek medical attention in a timely manner. During this investigation, LPA interviewed Staff and Residents. Interviewed Staff indicated the Med Tech completes an assessment to determine the type of medical attention a resident requires. Caregivers contact the Med Tech to complete the assessment. Interviewed staff indicated they have not had to request a Med Tech to assess any Residents for immediate medical attention as there has not been any emergencies during their shifts. Per reviewed documentation, R-3 was noted to be on a 2-hour checklist. R-3 sustained unwitnessed falls on 03/09/20, 07/05/20 and 07/26/20. For all incidents, staff had R-3 transported via ambulance to the hospital for additional assessments. Interviewed staff indicated they have not received any complaints/concerns from any resident representatives/family members, staff nor residents in regards to staff not seeking medical attention in a timely manner. LPA was unable to interview R-1 through R-3 as they are no longer residents at this facility. LPA interviewed R-4 through R-6 as they are considered to be a “fall risk”. Interviewed Residents indicated they have not needed nor have they witnessed any Residents needing immediate medical attention. Interviewed residents indicated staff seek for medical attention in a timely manner. Staff and Resident interviews do not corroborate this allegation.
**Refer to LIC 9099C for the continuation of this report***
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