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32 | Allegation: Staff do not provide a safe environment for residents in care
On 11/25/24, LPA Felisa Shirley arrived and toured this facility as a health and safety check. There are concerns of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the use of the stove for heating purposes. On 11/25/24 at 2:45am, per Special Incident Report, the EMT’s were called and came to this facility as there was a concern of carbon monoxide exposure. There was no alert from the carbon monoxide detector. The EMT’s conducted testing of exposure and the reading levels were zero. During facility tour, LPA checked the hallway heater to ensure that it works and learned that the pilot is not lit. Facility staff S-2 informed LPA that facility is equipped with a central air and heating unit instead and that air does not circulate evenly throughout the facility. There is a vent in every bedroom but the air does not circulate to the front of residence. Per S-2, staff sometimes bring portable heaters for warmth. The portable heaters have quick heating, timers and overheat protection systems and are monitored by staff and are inaccessible to clients to ensure protection of the clients’ safety.
LPA Shirley interviewed staff-1 thru staff-6 (S-1 thru S-6). LPA asked, does staff provide a safe environment for residents in care? Of those interviewed, 6 out of 6 answered yes. LPA interviewed Client-1 thru Client-4 (C-1 thru C-4). LPA asked, does staff provide a safe environment for residents in care?” Of those interviewed, 3 out of 4 answered yes, one client answered no. Based on information gathered, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation “Staff do not provide a safe environment for residents in care,” therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
There were no deficiencies cited during this visit.
LPA Shirley conducted an exit interview and a copy of this report was signed by staff LaKesha Jones.
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