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32 | Regarding Allegation: Facility is infested with cockroaches. It is being alleged that there is a cockroach infestation all over the facility. Staff interviews indicate the following: The pest control company “All Out Extermination” comes one time per month and sprays for pests in the common areas. Staff also addresses any reports of roaches and will spray any arear where roaches are found. S1-S4. 4 out of 4 staff interviewed (S1-S4) indicates that there are water roaches that come from the water pipes and in the hallway, and they spray for roaches weekly. Resident interviews revealed the following: R1 and R8 indicates that there are no roach problems. 6 out of 8 resident indicates that they although they have seen roaches in the facility the pest control does spray for insects and staff also sprays for roaches. LPA observations indicate the following: During the investigation LPA Calderon did not see the presence of roaches in the facility. Record Reviews indicate the following: “All Out Extermination” pest control report (dated April to July 2023), roach bait placed in common areas. There are no mention of roaches found by pest control.
Regarding Allegation: Residents are prohibited from using a home health agency of their choosing. It is being alleged that the facility is only allowing one home health agency to provide services to the residents in care. Staff interviews indicate the following: A1 indicates that residents are given 5 options for home health care services and one option is Steward Home Health Care, and that resident are not prohibited from using other home health care companies. Resident interviews revealed the following: 7 out of 8 residents did not know the name of their home health care company. Record Reviews indicate the following: 30 out of 86 residents have Home Health Care services of which 16 out 30 residents receive home health services through Steward Home Health Care and 14 out of 30 receive Home Health Care services from other companies.
Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met; The allegations may have happened or are valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. Therefore, the allegations of “staff are injecting insulin for residents” “non-skilled staff are performing manual fecal impaction removal on resident” “resident are prohibited from using a home health agency of their choosing” and “facility is infested with cockroaches” is found to be Unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Complaint Report was provided to the Administrator Michael Mendoza (A1).
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