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32 | Allegation: Residents are distributing and using illicit drugs while in the facility.- Unsubstantiated
CCLD interviewed staff and residents. Records indicate there are a few residents who are capable of leaving the facility unassisted. The residents are capable of making their own purchases. The facility staff policy for residents is they cannot physically search the person without consent and cannot search resident rooms without consent of the resident. Administrator stated as soon as they found out they contacted the police, CCLD, and local ombudsman for assistance. CCLD is unable to determine when and where the residents obtained drugs and alcohol and how long it was going on without the facility staff knowing.
Allegation: Staff are not ensuring that resident's diapering needs are being met while in care.- Unsubstantiated
LPA conducted interviews with facility staff and residents Staff interviews revealed that residents are assisted with incontinence care every two hours or as needed. Residents will also utilize their pull cord if they need assistance between that time. Resident interviews revealed that staff meet their incontinence needs. Residents indicated they feel comfortable with staff and will use their pull cords or staff will just check on them.
Allegation: Staff do not respond to resident's requests for assistance in a timely manner.- Unsubstantiated
Interviews with residents revealed that staff generally respond in five (5) to ten (10) minutes. Around meal times it can take a little longer. Staff interviews indicated as soon as they see the call light they will respond unless they are working with another resident.
Based on interviews conducted by the Department and records review, the preponderance of evidence standards has not been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
At this time no citations were issued.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility. |