| Staff does not ensure call button is accessible to resident. – Unsubstantiated
During staff interviews, staff reported each client has a pull cord at bedside and in each bathroom.
Based on investigation, LPA Gunby observed each resident room has a pull cord on the wall by resident bed and one in each resident bathroom. LPA Gunby observed a R1’s room with a pull cord attached to the wall with a longer cord for easier access to pull. LPA Gunby requested call button logs and observed only several residents using the call buttons.
Based on the investigation, observations and interviews conducted the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Staff not keeping an accurate medication log. – Unsubstantiated
During the initial visit and walk through, the medications were reviewed, and it was noted that the facility staff were logging all new and current incoming medications and prescriptions. It was also observed in the medications log that the staff were checking off that they are giving the resident their medication. The ED stated that if they were to dispose of medication for a resident, that there would be two staff persons that would witness the disposal and that the two staff persons would sign and log that they did dispose of the medication.
Based on the investigation, observations and interviews conducted the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
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