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32 | ***This report serves as an amendment and supersedes the original complaint investigation report created on 07/01/2022. The purpose of this amended Licensing report is to clarify the allegation from the original complaint. The finding remains as substantiated. ***
In regard to allegation, “unqualified staff administrating medication," it was alleged that staff#2 family member (son), volunteer#1(V1), worked in the facility for one day by assisting a resident with medications. Resident#1 interview revealed that V1 handed over the medication from a Med tech's hand to R1. Medication was in a container cup and prepared by Med Tech. Staff took over the medication and administered resident's medication right after. Resident did not miss medication from that incident.
Two (2) out of two (2) staff admitted the allegation and explained that it was a single incident. Staff interviews revealed V1 was assisted to hand out the medication to a resident. File review revealed R1 did not miss medication from that incident. Incident report regarding the incident was provided. During the visit, LPA did not observe unqualified staff passing medication to residents.
Based on observation and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1. See LIC 9099D.
An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A hard copy of this report and LIC 9099D were provided. |