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32 | Allegation: Staff leave resident in soiled diaper for an extended period
The allegation alleges that staff do not regularly change a resident’s diaper knowing the resident requires frequent changes.
During the facility inspection, LPA observed a list of residents who require assistance with incontinent care posted behind the front desk. LPA observed caregivers taking residents to the restroom or checking to see if they need changed.
During Record Review, LPA received and reviewed Staff In-Service Training logs regarding residents Personal Rights. S1 stated incontinent care is part of the of the staff Personal Rights Training. LPA received and reviewed training material for incontinent care.
During interviews with Staff S1-S5, were asked how often residents are assisted with changing diapers or using the restroom, five (5) out of five (5) stated residents are checked every 2 hours to see if they need changed or use the restroom and they are cleaned and changed every four (4) hours.
During interviews with Residents R1-R7, were asked if they have been left in soiled diapers for an extended period of time, four (4) out of seven (7) stated they have not been left in soiled diapers for an extended period of time. One (1) out of seven (7) shook their head yes, when asked if they were left in a diaper for an extended period of time. Two (2) out of seven (7) declined to be interviewed.
During interviews with Residents Responsible Party’s W2, was asked if there was a time they have come to the facility and observed their resident in soiled diapers, W2 stated no, they have not observed that. Additionally, W2 was asked if they have any concerns regarding residents being left in soiled diapers, W2 stated no, they have no concerns.
During the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to find evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
LPA did not observe or cite any deficiencies.
An exit interview was conducted with Jung Hee Kim, Executive Director, and a copy of this report was provided.
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