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32 | Regarding the allegation that Staff does not prevent the spread of bed bugs. It was alleged that there are bed bugs in a room on the second floor and two rooms on the third floor but facility are not treating the other two nearby rooms where residents may also have bed bugs. To investigate the allegation, from 2:05pm to 3:45pm, LPA interviewed the Administrator, seven (7) staff members and nine (9) residents. Seven (7) residents stated that the rooms and bathrooms are clean and they have not noticed insects or bedbugs. Two (2) residents stated that they were aware of the bed bugs in one room but facility has contacted a pest control company to address the issue. Of the seven (7) staff interviewed, four (4) stated they were informed of only one room on the third floor, which had bed bugs. LPA interviewed the Executive Director who stated last week on Thursday 08/06/26, they became aware of bed bugs in a shared room on the third floor and immediately called a pest control company the facility uses on a regular basis. The pest control company came the same day and found bed bugs in the bed of one resident, in the shared room. Both residents were moved to another room. Executive Director stated the mattress and bed of the room were destroyed and the room was treated with heat treatment and a new bed/mattress was ordered. In addition, some of the chairs in the activity room were replaced, even though there was no infestation discovered. The pest control company visited rooms in both floors but did not find any infestation in other rooms and they will return to ensure facility is free of pests and bed bugs. During LPA’s visit, all rooms, bedding, furniture inspected were observed to be clean, without infestation; all bedding were clean and mattresses were encased in protector sheets. Based on interviews and records from the professional exterminating company, it was revealed that the facility uses the pest control company on a monthly or bi-monthly basis as general maintenance and they have taken all measures to ensure there is no pest infestation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview was conducted. Copy of the report was provided. |