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32 | Allegation: Staff did not care for resident's wound in a sanitary manner. – Unsubstantiated.
According to complainant, R1 had multiple burns. On 02/9/2023, complainant observed staff same in to R1’s room to treat the wound during the visit and laid the gauze and scissors on the dirty floor. Staff was wrapping R1’s injuries with dirty supplies.
The Department interviewed a total of two (2) facility staff. S1 indicated the direction for the after care for R1’s burn is to keep the burn clean and dry. Staff is to dress R1 in shorts to ensure there was no irritation and it was easier to change the bandage for the burn. S1 indicated caregivers did not change R1’s wound and it was the responsibility of the nurse and Med Tech.
On 8/10/2023, LPA Keosavang arrived at the facility to conduct complaint investigation. LPA requested to interview the nurse and Med Tech. According to Operational Specialist, Sharon Monck, nurse, and the Med Tech that provided wound after care is no longer working at the facility. The facility provided Med Tech’s contact information. On 8/25/2023, LPA called Med Tech and left a detailed message. LPA requested for Med Tech tor turn LPA’s call. LPA unable to receive interview statement from Med Tech.
Allegation: Staff did not ensure resident had clean laundry. – Unsubstantiated.
On 2/9/2023, complainant observed R1 not wearing shows. Socks that R1 was wearing were wet from something that R1 had been drinking spilling on R1’s feet.
According to R1’s personal service plan, R1’s laundry days are Wednesday and Saturday. Staff is to assist R1 with the set-up, selection or laying out of clothes. R1 can perform the following tasks with physical assistance as needed, putting on/taking off clothing, socks, and shoes.
On 8/10/2023, LPA Keosavang arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct complaint investigation. LPA interviewed a total of two (2) staff. Interview statement received from S1 indicated, caregivers in the morning shift are responsible for residents’ laundry. Caregivers are to check residents’ laundry basket every morning to see if they are full or not. Residents have their scheduled laundry days and if caregivers observed laundry baskets are full, they will make sure to do the residents laundry. S1 explained R1 did not have a lot of clothes so staff had to wash R1’s clothes more frequently compared to other residents in care. Housekeeper will also assist with laundry if needed. Interview statement received from S2 indicated, housekeeper assist with laundry, but it is the caregiver’s responsibility. S2 stated when caregivers see that residents’ laundry basket is full, they would do it right away or on their scheduled days. S2 stated if a resident in care had an incident caregiver would change out the sheets right away and throw it in the washer and dryer.
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