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32 | Allegation: Staff did not ensure resident’s showering needs were met
The allegation alleges a resident, who is a fall risk, did not receive assistance with a shower for 1 ½ months despite asking for assistance.
During record review of the shower schedule for residents who require assistance, LPA observed that residents are scheduled with an assisted shower 1 to 3 times a week. LPA reviewed four (4) Residents Physician’s Report, Needs and Service Plan, and Appraisal to see they type of assistance Residents require. During record review of R1’s Admission Agreement, LPA observed under Basic Services, R1 initialed number 9 indicating the acceptance of services, which include assistance with bathing. Additionally, LPA reviewed R1’s Service Plan that indicates R1 will be assisted once a week with showering and bathing. LPA reviewed the facility Shower Schedule which indicates R1 is to be assisted with a shower once a week. During review of the facility Staff Notes, LPA did not see any notes regarding R1 receiving assistance with a shower.
During interviews with Staff S1-S5, were asked if residents who require assistance with a shower receive assistance, five (5) out of five (5) stated residents who require assistance with a shower receive assistance. Additionally, five (5) out of five (5) stated if a resident who requires assistance with a shower requests a shower on a non-scheduled day the staff will accommodate the resident as soon as they are available, unless it is related to incontinence.
During interviews with Residents R1-R7, were asked if they receive assistance with a shower, four (4) out of seven (7) stated they receive assistance with showers when scheduled and when need or requested. Additionally, Residents R1-R7, |