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32 | Regarding allegation #1: Staff failed to treat resident with dignity and respect
On 2/9/23, it was alleged that client is being verbally abused and not treated with respect. During interviews conducted, Administrator and staff S2-S3 stated they are not verbally abusive with clients. Administrator and staff denied the allegation, staff stated all clients are treated with respect and have not witness verbal abusive. During interview with S2, stated they speak Spanish to client and have never used abusive speech. During interviews conducted 3 out of 4 clients stated they are not verbally abusive by staff and are treated with respect. Interviews conducted with Witness (W1), stated one of the clients likes to exaggerate when communicating with others. W2 stated spoken confirmed 3 out of 4 stated they were not verbally abused. Based on interviews and documents the above allegation is unsubstantiated.
Regarding allegation #2 Staff withhold food from resident
On 2/9/23, it was alleged that clients are getting smaller portions of food. During interviews with Administrator and staff S2-S3, all stated residents are given the same size food portions. Staff stated clients are provided 3 meals a day including snacks. During interviews, 3 out of 4 clients stated they are getting enough food and receive 3 meals a day and snacks. Interview conducted with W2 stated, clients did not have concerns with getting enough food except for one. LPA observed during visit C1 receiving breakfast such as pancakes, sausage and eggs. LPA also observe refrigerator in C1's bedroom. Based on interviews and documents above allegation is unsubstantiated.
Based on interviews conducted and records review, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted and a hard copy was provided. |