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32 | The investigation revealed the following: Based on staff interviews, residents are checked daily every 2-3 hours and are required to do body checks on residents. Interviews revealed there is a documenting protocol that is done after showers. Staff are required to assess the residents and document any changes or findings, which is filed with the residents records. All staff interviewed and records indicated they immediately notify the Nurse or Med-Tech on duty of any findings or changes to the residents. Per staff, they have never had any of their reporting be neglected or not addressed. During the investigation it was revealed Resident #2 had a nevus that had changed in color and a rash. LPA was informed Resident #2 receives limited assistance while bathing and has only a caregiver waiting outside of the door because Resident #2 does not liked to be bath by caregivers. Resident #2 notified daughter of the rash and nevus during a visit. Per investigation, the facility was made aware by Residents' #2 daughter on 10/12/20 and the facility contacted the facility Medical Doctor on 10/12/20. The Doctor ordered blood work for the resident which was conducted on 10/17/20. Based on records reviewed, residents are assessed daily and are given their medication based on their doctor orders. Resident #2 received a new doctor order on 10/19/20. The facility has a Medical Doctor who goes to the facility twice a month and a physician assistant who goes once a week to check on residents with any issues or concerns the facility is aware of. The investigation reveal the facility was unable to provide medical attention to the rash and nevus because the resident did not notify the staff or allows the caregivers to help with bathing, therefore, unable to assess skin that is under Resident #2's clothing. Upon the facility being notified they contacted the doctor and provided medical attention. LPA did not find evidence that the facility staff did not seek medical attention for resident in care.
Although the allegation 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 is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview, a copy of this report (sent electronically for signature) and Appeals Rights were provided to Administrator. |