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32 | (Pg. 3) Staff inappropriately handle residents in care.
On the allegation that staff inappropriately handle residents in care; it is the concern of the reporting party (RP) that facility staff force or hold down the residents’ arms while changing their clothing. On 06/16/2023, LPA Lopez interviewed the RP, and the RP stated that staff and administrative stated it’s okay to hold down, or force residents because residents have ‘dementia’. On 08/08/2024, LPA Urena interviewed Nancy Nelson, Executive Director (ED) at 1:45 p.m. Per the ED, the staff learn techniques on how to address residents’ behavior, condition, and to treat residents with respect and dignity, as part of their on-line training. LPA Urena reviewed staff training records, and record review revealed that staff receive training that follows departments regulations. Furthermore, the facility has a skill validation process/checklist, which includes new staff being observed and graded by a designated experienced facility staff. The new staff must follow and complete all tasks in the five (5) page checklist to pass the probationary period. LPA Urena interviewed staff about the process of assisting residents in the memory care unit. The interviews revealed that the staff may try different techniques to engage the residents to agree to the care provided. The staff may distract the residents with questions, or by showing them items that may attract the resident, or ask another staff to assist, “sometimes, a different face, or voice may get the resident to cooperate”. Staff denied using force while assisting residents with dressing.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Staff speak inappropriately to residents in care.
On the allegation that staff speak inappropriately to residents in care, it is the concern of the RP that staff violate residents’ personal rights by using inappropriate language, while assisting residents with ADL needs. LPA Urena was unable to interview S1 and S3 as they no longer work for the facility. The LPA interviewed S4 about the allegation and S4 denied speaking in an unrespectful way to residents. The LPA interviewed S2 about witnessing inappropriate language used by other staff, and S2 denied witnessing inappropriate behavior. The LPA interviewed the ED about the concerns with staff’s inappropriate behavior, and the ED stated that if staff is reported to them the concerns are sent to the Human Resources Department and addressed accordingly.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, based on the interviews, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Continues on pg. 4 |