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32 | Based on interviews conducted, seven out of seven residents and two out of four staff denied the facility failed to take appropriate precautions to safeguard resident’s property. The remaining two out of four staff have confirmed that the facility failed to take the appropriate precautions to safeguard resident’s property. Six out of seven residents stated they have not heard or observed any resident’s supplies or property been taken without permission. One resident stated they have observed in their room that low value items were moved or taken. That same resident stated they have not observed any staff or resident take any hygiene supplies from one room to the next. The resident stated the facility has taken the appropriate precautions to safeguard their property. Two out of the four staff stated that they do not know of any staff who would take and use supplies from one resident supplies for another and management has not instructed staff to take supplies from other residents. One staff stated that families have complained about incontinence supplies running out quickly, but explained that these supplies often get used faster by the resident than the family expects.
Based on information gathered, there is no sufficient evidence to corroborate the above allegation.
Allegation: Facility failed to ensure adequate personal care supplies are available for residents.
It is alleged that the facility does not have sufficient hygiene supplies for residents. It is alleged that the facility runs out of hygiene supplies that are needed for residents such as wipes, toothpaste, deodorant, and towels. It is alleged that staff at the facility have had to purchase hygiene supplies on their own for residents or else they would not have any.
Based on observation, LPA Kim observed the memory care supplies in a storage room in the facility. Each memory care resident had a cubby with their names listed on their items. Additional supplies are also stored in the second floor in additional storage rooms providing all necessary care supplies.
Based on interviews seven out of seven residents and two out of four staff denied the facility failed to ensure adequate personal care supplies are available for residents. The remaining two out of four staff confirmed facility failed to ensure adequate personal care supplies are available for residents. All residents, stated the facility provides toilet paper, paper towels, and soap for all residents. One out of four staff stated that all hygiene supplies such as toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, and incontinence supplies are provided by the resident’s responsible party or hospice and is acknowledged in the admissions agreement.
Continued on LIC9099C |