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32 | Allegation: Staff do not safeguard resident’s belongings. It was alleged that a resident took another residents toothbrush/toothpaste and that staff neglected to respond. It was also alleged that items (food and clothing) belonging to Resident#2 (R2) were taken by staff.
To investigate the allegation, LPA interviews with Administrator and Staff revealed the following: The Administrator stated to LPA Comer that staff are trained and instructed to conduct regular inspections of residents rooms to ensure they are stocked with required hygiene products (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.) Both Administrator and Staff#1 (S1) stated to LPA Comer that they communicated with Resident#1 (R1) and replenished them with a new toothbrush and toothpaste. Per S1, "R1 comes to me personally and asks for additional soap and toothpaste; we provide those items without question to all residents". LPA conducted an observation of R1's room; toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper and fresh towels were present.
Regarding the items alleged as taken from R2's room by staff, LPA Comer interviewed Administrator which revealed the following: Per Administrator, R2 was observed by staff to be hoarding items (bleach, toxics, spoiled food,excessive paper waste, etc.) in their room which were identified as health and safety hazards to themselves, and other residents within the community. Administrator informed R2 that such items are a violation of house rules and must be removed from R2's bedroom. R2 was given time to remove the items, however once the date to remove the items had elapsed, staff removed with those items with R2's knowledge. LPA Comer's review of documents revealed the following: R2's file contained "warning letters" informing R2 that the aforementioned items must be removed in order to comply with health/safety regulations. Five (5) out of a total of forty-four (44) residents stated to LPA Comer their satisfaction with staff efforts regarding safeguarding of resident's personal belongings.
Based on LPA observation, interviews, and records reviewed during this investigation, there is not sufficient information to conclude that “Staff failed to safeguard residents’ belongings”. Therefore, the allegation is deemed as UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Allegation:Staff do not provide an adequate quantity of food to residents in care. It was alleged that not enough food is provided to residents and that residents regularly ask staff for more food.
To investigate the allegation, LPA Comer inspected the facility kitchen pantry, refrigerator, and freezer, which was observed to contain a sufficient variety and quantity of canned goods, fresh vegetables, chicken, and meats.
[LIC 9099C] Continued- |