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32 | 1 of 2 staff informed LPA that they do not have documentation of providing the admission agreement to R1 at either time. 1 of 2 staff informed LPA that R1 received their admission agreement at the time of admission and when requested again after residing at the facility for some time.
Regarding the facility allegation of staff look through resident’s personal belongings and staff stole money from resident revealed the following: it was alleged that staff go into R1s room and looks through R1s personal belongings. LPA reviewed a physicians report dated June 26, 2023, that R1 was confused at times. 2 of 2 staff informed LPA that they do not go through R1s belongings but moved things around in order to clean and dust. 1 of 2 staff informed LPA that the facility did not handle or have access to R1s money and that R1 owed the facility money. 1 of 2 staff informed LPA that they would see the money in R1s room but they would not touch it.
Regarding the facility allegation of staff mishandling resident’s medication revealed the following: It was alleged that staff did not administer R1s medication when prompted by R1. LPA reviewed a physicians report dated June 26, 2023, that states that R1 was not able to administer their own medications, but was able to communicate their needs. 2 of 2 staff informed LPA that R1 would take their pain medication and then demand another dose before the prescribed amount of time had elapsed. 2 of 2 staff informed LPA that staff would deny R1 a requested dose when it fell too close to the previously given dosage due to following doctors orders on the prescription label.
LPA was unable to interview R1 regarding the mentioned above complaint allegations.
LPA reviewed staff files and observed 2 of 2 staff have updated training on abuse and neglect in the elder care setting along with housekeeping, behavioral management, medication management resident rights and ADL management training.
Based on information gathered and interviews conducted, the Department is unable to ascertain if the above 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, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
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