| Allegation: Staff spoke inappropriately to resident in care
It is being reported that a specific Med Tech was rude and condescending to residents. Per interview with R1 on 4/30/26, she indicated that staff are usually easygoing and that she had never had the experience of a member of staff speaking to her inappropriately. Per interview with S5 on 4/30/26, staff are usually speaking loudly as many of the residents are hard of hearing. S5 stated speaking loudly may be misinterpreted as being rude, however staff are trying to make sure that the residents hear them.
LPA interviewed staff 1 – staff 5 (S1 – S5). Of those interviewed 5 out of 5 denied the allegation. LPA interviewed resident 1 – resident 5 (R1 – R5). Of those who interviewed 5 out of 5 denied the allegation.
Based on information gathered, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation “Staff spoke inappropriately to resident in care,” therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Staff did not provide proper medication assistance to residents in care
It is being reported that a conversation was overheard that residents were not receiving their prescribed medication. LPA Shirley requested and was provided a copy of the name of residents that are prescribed the medication, Norco. There are 8 residents that are receiving, Norco. On 4/30/26, LPA Shirley reviewed the residents receiving Norco Medication Administration Record, (MAR). Upon review of the MAR’s, LPA Shirley observed that the medication, Hydrocodone for Norco is prescribed as a Pro Re Nata (PRN) which means, “As the Need Arises.” LPA Shirley observed that the medication was administered as needed with the initials of the staff that administered the medication.
LPA interviewed staff 1 – staff 5 (S1 – S5). Of those interviewed 5 out of 5 denied the allegation. LPA interviewed resident 1 – resident 5 (R1 – R5). Of those who interviewed 5 out of 5 denied the allegation.
Based on information gathered, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation “Staff did not provide proper medication assistance to residents in care,” therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
No deficiencies were cited for these allegations.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Assistant Administrator, Jesus Chavez.
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