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32 | requesting copies of hospital records for R1. On 03/03/23, LPA received UCLA Medical Center copies of hospital records. On 09/18/23, LPA collected copies of Staff and Resident rosters. LPA interviewed Administrator Dana Ordonez, Staff 1-4 (S1-3), Residents 1-5 (R1-5), reviewed R1's facility file and collected copies of documents pertinent to investigation. LPA additionally conducted a tour of the facility which consisted of inspection of facility lobby, kitchen, dining room, a random selection of resident rooms which included resident private bathrooms.
Investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation, Facility does not meet resident's personal care and hygiene needs, it is alleged that on 10/12/21, R1 was seen at a UCLA medical clinic and they arrived to the clinic wearing dirty clothing, smelling of urine, and it appeared that the resident tried to do their own laundry. Interview with Administrator Patria Dufrenne, Administrator Dana Ordonez and S1-3 revealed that facility staff do meet all resident's personal care and hygiene needs. They stated that residents that are able to take care of their own Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are encouraged to take a shower everyday and are provided the proper hygiene products. Staff stated that they always shower residents that require assistance per their schedule and/ or if they had an accident, they will give residents an extra shower to make sure they are clean. They stated that if a resident refuses or asks staff to come back at a later time, staff will ensure to go back and assist the resident(s) with their shower and if a resident refuses to shower it is properly documented. Staff stated that all facility residents are provided with the proper hygiene supplies at all times and their laundry is done twice a week and as needed. Administrator stated that R1 was able to take care of themselves, was independent and did not require any assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). LPA reviewed R1's records which indicated that R1 did not need assistance with bathing and can care for all personal needs. 1 out of 5 residents stated they get showered twice a week and staff always give them a shower on their shower day. 4 residents stated that they are independent and do not require shower assistance and stated that the facility provides them with hygiene products/ needs. 5 out of 5 residents state that they not have any concerns regarding their laundry and stated that their laundry is done timely twice a week. R1 is no longer a resident of the facility. Based on interviews conducted with facility staff, and facility residents, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation.
For the allegation, Facility did not return resident's personal belongings after hospitalization, it is it is alleged that on 10/12/21, R1 was seen at a UCLA medical clinic and reported to medical staff that when they were hospitalized in early 2021, the facility took some of their belongings and did not give them back and due |