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32 | Investigation was conducted by the Investigations Branch (IB) and completed 10/10/2022 for allegations Resident sustained a fracture while in care and Staff did not seek timely medical attention for a resident.
Investigation consisted of interviews with facility staff, nurse practitioner and review of medical documentation.
At today's visit at 10:30 AM LPA toured the facility with Assistant Administrator Cynthia Flores and inspected the call lites in Rooms 2, 6, 22, 45, 48, and 63.
Interviews were conducted at 11:00 AM with Resident's R 2- R7.
In regards to the allegation Resident sustained a fracture while in care, based on interviews conducted by the Investigations Branch( IB) and medical documentation reviewed it was revealed in interviews with staff that R 1 had told staff about unwitnessed falls. R 1 was assessed and staff did not observe any injuries, swelling or redness.
Staff still contacted R 1's doctor and R 1's Nurse Practitioner. The following morning at 0915 hours R 1 complained of minor pain and staff promptly contacted the Nurse Practitioner who stated in interviews conducted that there were no bruises/ swelling or redness.
R 1 was observed walking and did not complain of any pain.
Nurse Practitioner confirmed that staff acted accordingly and reported R 1's condition in a timely manner.
Nurse Practitioner also stated that she denied having any complaints or witnessing any Neglect/ Lack of supervision by facility staff.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
In regards to the allegation, Staff did not seek timely medical attention for a resident, , based on interviews conducted by the Investigations Branch( IB) and medical documentation reviewed it was revealed in interviews with staff that R 1 had told staff about unwitnessed falls. R 1 was assessed and staff did not observe any injuries, swelling or redness.
Even though R 1 was not complaining of any pain, and no bruises or swelling, staff immediately contacted Care More Health and requested a medical evaluation.
Per Nurse Practitioner the staff immediately notified her of R 1's reporting and condition.
Subsequently the Nurse Practitioner evaluated R1 and medically cleared R 1.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
In regards to the allegation Staff did not ensure a resident was properly fed while in care, based on interviews |