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32 | 3 out of 3 Med-techs interviewed reported R1 receives all their medication as prescribed. Witness 1 (W1) reported that R1 received more than the prescribed amount of melatonin, no dates or times were provided. W1 would not answer how they knew R1 received the wrong amount melatonin. There is no evidence to support the allegation, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, staff did not ensure that resident ingested medications, revealed the following. It was reported that med-techs would give R1 their medication in a paper cup and then walk away and did not ensure R1 actually took the medication. 3 out of 3 med-techs interviewed denied the allegation. R1 did not respond to LPA’s questions. W1 reported that they never witnessed a med-tech walk away from R1 before they took the medication. 3 out of 3 caregivers interviewed reported they had never witnessed a med-tech give a resident medication and walk away before the resident took the medication. None of the evidence gathered supports the allegation, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, Resident's records are not accurate, revealed the following. It was reported that R1’s resident information sheet (face sheet) had inaccurate information on it. No details were provided. LPA reviewed the information and verified the resident information, and the responsible party information was correct along with physician information. The Executive Director reported the information is correct to the best of their knowledge. R1’s responsible party would not verify any medical information. It is unclear what information was not accurate. Based on the evidence gathered the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, staff is not communicating with resident's representatives in a timely manner, revealed the following. It was reported that the facility staff would not communicate with R1’s family regarding the status and condition of R1 or to provide requested documents like observation notes for R1. A review of incident reports for the facility for September and October 2021 shows only 2 incident reports submitted to the Agency and neither incident involved R1. There is no regulation regarding communicating with a responsible party unless it involves an incident that threatens the health, safety and welfare of a resident.
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