Records reviewed indicated that supplies, like gloves, are ordered on a monthly basis if not sooner as requested by staff. Interviews conducted with Executive Director, Business Office Manager and staff indicated that there is an adequate supply of gloves for the staff at the facility. The facility has a process in place to order supplies every few weeks and the staff have the ability to request more supplies if for some reason there was a shortage. Facility tour indicated that there were supplies in the storage closets available to staff. There were also supplies in resident’s rooms that could be used by staff as well. Therefore, the allegation staff did not ensure that there are an adequate amount of supplies is unfounded.

Based on records reviewed and interviews, LPA finds the above allegation to be UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted with the Executive Director. Copy of report was given to facility.