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32 | Due to the information gathered, LPA finds allegation to be UNFOUNDED.
LPA investigated the allegation, “Staff overly medicated resident”. LPA interviewed staff, and reviewed resident documentation. LPA interviewed 13 staff members, all staff stated there are no concerns with resident’s being overly medicated. Staff reported they follow doctor orders and only provide medications as prescribed. LPA reviewed R1’s medication orders, physician’s report, and facility MAR. Documentation shows facility is providing R1 with medications as prescribed by the doctor. LPA interviewed a family member in which they stated R1 receives their medication as prescribed. Due to the information gathered. LPA finds allegation to be UNFOUNDED.
LPA investigated allegation, “Staff is not qualified to conduct registered nurses tasks.” LPA interviewed staff and reviewed resident documentation. Relevant party stated S1 reinserted R1’s catheter once it became dislodged. S1 is not a registered nurse or other health care professional. LPA reviewed R1’s documentation, in which it stated R1 did dislodge catheter and it was reported to the hospice agency who came out to treat R1. LPA interviewed 12 staff members in which they stated they have not observed S1 perform registered nurses tasks before. LPA interviewed family member in which it was reported to them that S1 did not reinsert residents catheter. Family member stated it could have been a different caregiver. LPA attempted to interview a potential witness but was unable to get a hold of them. Due to the information gathered LPA finds allegation to be 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 conducted.
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