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32 | observation that sofa, chairs and table to have clutter. LPA Martinez did not observed facility living room sofa to have a plank or plywood on it. It was observed that sofa had a cover and three cushions on it. Dining room table had a bowl with fruit and no old or expired food was observed on it. LPA Martinez inspected the food supply and observed no expired perishable and non-perishables in the facility. There was a minimum of one week of non-perishables food and two days of perishable foods available. It is alleged that residents are left unattended while in care. Based on interviews conducted with residents it was indicated that there is always at least one caregiver at the facility. There was no indication by interviews that residents are left unattended while in care. Residents stated that they receive the care they need and/or care being requested by them. Per interviews conducted with facility staff it was indicated that there are always two staff unless one needs to leave to do grocery shopping, facility errands or to go to the pharmacy. It is alleged that resident was not according privacy while in care. Interviews conducted with residents revealed that they have never observed being able to see inside the restroom when being used. Resident indicate that they are able to go to restroom independently. Interviews with staff revealed that all resident are able to use the restroom unassisted and when residents need assistance that staff are able to hear them. Staff indicated that residents generally let staff know when they are going to use the restroom which allows staff to be aware. Base on the information received from interviews, and the lack of corroborating witnesses to the incidents, LPA is unable to determine if the alleged violations occurred as reported.
Based on the information mentioned above, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations occurred; therefore, these allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with facility representatives and a copy of this LIC9099 report was left at facility. |