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32 | The LPA’s review of R1’s care plan revealed no requirement for a special diet. Furthermore, blood sugar logs from R1’s 10-day residency showed that their sugar levels gradually dropped. During an interview, Staff #1 (S1) stated they contacted R1’s physician for a dietary re-evaluation a few days after admission. The Department’s investigation did not find enough information to corroborate the allegation that facility failed to meet resident’s dietary needs. Based on records review and interviews conducted, this allegation is unsubstantiated.
It was alleged that facility failed to meet resident’s hygiene needs. Information received indicated that R1 did not receive their first bath until 5 days after R1’s admission. The Department conducted an interview with S1 who stated that the facility did not receive any complaints regarding R1’s hygiene or bathing needs. LPA’s records review revealed that R1 had resided at the facility for only 10 days and was scheduled to receive two (2) shower/bath per week. An attempt to review bathing logs was unsuccessful as the record retention period had expired. Due to the short length of residency and the lack of available records, the Department’s investigation did not provide enough information to corroborate the allegation that facility failed to meet resident’s hygiene needs. This allegation is unsubstantiated.
It was alleged that facility failed to meet resident’s medical needs. Information received indicated that the facility staff did not check R1’s blood sugar level once in the morning and another in the evening as required by R1’s care plan. LPA’s review of R1’s blood sugar level logs revealed that staff had consistently checked R1’s blood sugar levels during R1’s residence at the facility. LPA conducted review of R1’s medication record and verified that all medication had been dispensed as ordered. The Department’s investigation did not provide enough information to corroborate the allegation that facility failed to meet resident’s medical needs. Based on records review, this allegation is unsubstantiated.
It was alleged that facility failed to provide responsible parties with copies of admission agreement. Information received indicated that R1’s relevant parties did not receive a copy of admission agreement even after making multiple requests. The Department conducted interviews with two (2) staff members, all of whom stated that copies of admission agreements were always given to the responsible persons upon execution of the documents. Staff do not maintain any records for copies provided. The Department’s investigation did not provide enough information to corroborate the allegation that facility failed to provide responsible parties with copies of admission agreement. Based on interviews conducted, this allegation is unsubstantiated.
Continued on LIC9099-C....
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