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32 | The investigation into the allegation that the facility has bed bugs revealed the following: 2 photographs and 2 videos reviewed show 1 bed bug on residents’ beds at the facility and a resident with what are alleged to be bed bug bites. One of the photograph files is dated 03/24/21 and the metadata for both video files show they were created on 04/16/21. LPA Haddad inspected the facility via tele-visit due to COVID-19 and pre-cautionary measures on 04/28/21. During the inspection, LPA inspected 11 resident rooms and beds and observed no bed bugs. During the inspection, LPA interviewed 2 residents who stated they had not seen bed bugs. LPA interviewed AD who stated that the facility has bed bugs and that the bed bugs were first reported by caregivers 3 weeks earlier. AD also stated the facility identified 10 affected residents who have bug bites and had obtained prescription medications from their doctors, the facility had begun regularly spraying insecticide for the bed bugs 2 weeks earlier themselves and using a pest control company, and that the facility had taken additional measures including changing bedsheets and blankets more frequently and making sure the facility staff were reporting bed bug sightings. Based on review of incident reports received at the OCRO, the facility did not report this case of bed bugs to LPA or the OCRO until 04/29/21. However, since LPA’s inspection on 04/28/21, there have been no reports of bed bugs at the facility and LPA has not observed bed bugs on multiple subsequent inspections. While the facility did have bed bugs, the facility took measures to address the bed bugs and care for residents after their discovery, therefore this allegation is unsubstantiated.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation and review of all documents obtained, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to facility representative. |