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Allegation- Licensee allows unqualified staff to administer injections to residents. Unfounded
The department conducted record review, interviewed staff and residents to investigate this allegation. It was learnt that there are currently 2 residents at the facility who require insulin injections on daily basis and those residents can perform that task independently and/or minimal staff assistance, therefore this allegation was UNFOUNDED.
Allegation- Staff due not ensure soiled linens are removed from residents room. UNFOUNDED
Interviews conducted with the staff, and residents concluded that all the residents’ linens are cleaned weekly, unless one of the residents needs it done earlier and staff will do it. Staff interviews reflected that soiled linens were removed from residents’ rooms and were sent to laundry to wash. Residents interviewed reported that they have not had any issues not getting their linen cleaned. Based on this information, this allegation was UNFOUNDED.
Allegation- Staff do not ensure residents room is kept free of mal odors. UNFOUNDED
Department investigated allegation, “Staff do not ensure residents room is kept free of mal odors”. The facility was toured and facility was observed to be clean, sanitary, and free from odor. Resident rooms, common areas, kitchen area, and dining room were toured. Four (4) staff members were interviewed in which they stated housekeeping and other staff keep the facility clean and free from odor. Staff stated due to resident incontinent care needs, at times there may be a temporary smell, but staff take care of the problem in a timely manner. Due to interviews and observation, the department finds allegation to be UNFOUNDED
Based on the information obtained, these allegations are UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.
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