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32 | Allegation: Staff do not ensure the facility is clean and sanitary.
To investigate the allegation, LPA interviewed the Administrator, staff, and residents. The administrator denied the allegation and stated that the facility is cleaned daily, and that hygiene items and cleaning supplies are maintained and readily available for residents. Administrator further denied ever refusing residents food or any prescribed medications. Staff members interviewed also denied refusing residents’ food, medications, and stated that the residents receive meals, medications, and hygiene supplies as needed. Staff walked with LPA throughout the facility and showed the locations where hygiene supplies, including soap, toilet paper, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies are stored and maintained for residents’ use.
During the visit LPA inspected the house, including all residents’ bedrooms, common / living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms. LPA observed the facility to be generally clean, sanitary, organized, and in good repair with no objectionable odors or evidence of unsanitary conditions. LPA inspected two of two bathrooms and observed soap and toilet paper available in each restroom. The LPA also observed additional stock of hygiene supplies stored inside the supply closet located in the hallway. Furthermore, LPA interviewed six (6) out of six (6) residents residing in a facility. Five (5) out of six (6) residents denied concerns regarding the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the facility. Residents further stated they have never observed the bathrooms without soap or toilet paper and confirmed that hygiene items are available when needed. LPA inspected the kitchen and food storage areas and observed the adequate supply of food, including at least two days supply of perishable foods and seven days’ supply of non-perishable foods available for residents. Based on interviews conducted, observations, and evidence obtained during the investigation, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff did not ensure the facility is clean and sanitary. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report signed and delivered.
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