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32 | Staff force-fed resident
In regards to the allegation above, LPA interviewed R1, R1’s Power of Attorney (DPOA), and Administrator. R1 stated Administrator, “wouldn’t let [R1] have meds until [R1] ate breakfast”, while Administrator believed R1’s medication Quetiapine Fumarate should be taken after consuming food. Though this procedure did not follow any expressed physician’s orders, it is not considered force feeding since R1 had the right to refuse food.
Based on these interviews and determinations, it was determined that the facility was not violating client’s rights, and the health and safety of clients were not in immediate or potential danger. The above allegation is unsubstantiated. Copy of report to be emailed to administrator.
Staff did not seek timely medical attention for resident
In regards to the allegation above, LPA interviewed R1, R1’s Power of Attorney (DPOA), R1’s Home health nurse (HH), and Administrator. LPA also reviewed R1’s Physician’s Report from 09/30/2021. R1’s Physician’s Report noted R1 experiences confusion occasionally. DPOA expressed concerns of R1 appearing dehydrated and frail on 10/28/2021. Administrator reported asking if R1 wanted to go to the hospital on 3 different occasions. R1 refused each time. According to R1, staff never offered to take R1 to the hospital, so R1 called DPOA. HH noted a decline in R1’s health in Oasis Senior Living, stating, “the transfer probably made her confused”
R1 also submitted a positive COVID test upon arrival to the hospital on 10/28/2021. R1 reported never taking a COVID test at Oasis Senior Living, yet HH and Administrator recall testing R1 for COVID around 10/19/2021. HH ordered cough medicine and a Z-pak for R1’s symptoms on 10/18/2021. Per Administrator interview, R1 also tested negative for COVID on 09/27/2021 prior to entering facility. Administrator stated R1 showed symptoms of runny nose and cough throughout the stay at Oasis Senior Living. Through offering hospital access and providing medication for illness, Oasis Senior Living provided adequate care and supervision of R1.
Based on interviews, record review, and determinations, it was determined that the facility was not violating client’s rights, and the health and safety of clients were not in immediate or potential danger. The above allegation is unsubstantiated. Copy of report to be emailed to administrator. |