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32 | During the physical plant tour, LPA observed five residents in the facility and seven beds. A review of the Department’s incident reports did not reveal any issues regarding capacity during the time in question. A review of R1’s Physician’s Report states hearing loss, vision loss (glasses – assistive device) and not able to leave the facility unassisted. During interviews, all staff stated they have never asked or forced anyone to sleep outside. Staff added R2 has a single occupancy room, R1 shares a room with Resident #3 (R3) and the seventh bed near the kitchen is for staff resting area only. During interviews with residents, R1 stated they and their roommate, R3, slept in a car for part of the night and that facility staff brought them back inside during the early morning hours but that ended about two (2) days ago. One (1) out of six (6) residents stated they are unaware of how many residents live here. Two (2) out of six (6) stated there are six residents living here in total. LPA was unable to interview the remaining two (2) residents.
Based on interviews, record review and observations, there is not enough information to verify the above allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
--- Staff are not ensuring residents are provided with a proper place to sleep.
It was alleged that facility has eight (8) beds and fifteen (15) residents in the home. To investigate the allegation LPA conducted a physical plant tour and requested documents at around 10:00a.m., interviewed two (02) staff from 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m., and interviewed four (4) out of six (6) residents from 11:30a.m. -12:30p.m. During the physical plant tour, LPA observed five residents in the facility and seven beds. A review of the Department’s incident reports did not reveal any issues regarding bed security during the time in question. During interviews, all staff stated there are six (6) residents in the facility, and all have a bed. Staff added no resident has ever gone without a bed in the facility. During interviews with residents, R1 stated there are fifteen (15) residents in the facility and only eight beds. All other residents stated they have never been without a bed.
Based on interviews, record review and observations, there is not enough information to verify the above allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
(CONT on LIC9099-C) |