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32 | On 4/11/25, LPA interviewed Administrator (A1) who denied the allegation and stated that according to their policy, when a resident has fallen and can’t get up, they don’t move them because the extent of the injury is unknown. A1 further stated that for the safety of the resident and the staff, we do not move them, we call paramedics who can better assess the situation. Consequently, if the resident is able to get up then we provide assistance to them such as offer a chair to use as leverage to assist them in getting up. On 4/11 /25 between 10:45 am and 12:00pm, LPA interviewed 5 Staff (Staff #1-5) and Assistant Administrator (A2) regarding the allegation; 5 out of 5 staff and A2 denied the allegation, stating that staff assist residents when it is safe to do so. On 4/11/25, LPA obtained and reviewed a copy of the Assistance with Transfer and Ambulation policy (dated 3/6/25) which provides guidance to caregivers regarding lifting resident--it states that Caregivers are not to lift a resident who has fallen and appears to be injured, due to the risk of injury to both the resident and Caregiver(s) involved. On 4/11/25, LPA obtained and reviewed a copy fall policy (dated 3/6/25) which states in part that care staff will be trained by Wellness Director on providing lift assistance when appropriate. On 4/11/25 between 1:00pm and 2:00pm LPA interviewed R1-R5 and of those interviewed 5 out of 5 stated that staff assists them when needed. 1 out of 5 stated that she had a recent fall and staff helped her immediately, by calling 911 because she was unable to get up.
Based on the information gathered, there is insufficient evidence to support the stated allegation.
Although the allegations above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit.
Exit interview conducted and report provided to Jenni Gordon, Administrator
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