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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate the investigation into the above allegation. The LPA met with Kurt Niebres, Administrator, and informed him of the purpose of her visit.
The LPA conducted staff/resident interviews, reviewed records, and took copies of pertinent documentation. Regarding the allegation, "Facility neglected resident while in care," it was alleged Resident One's (R1's) blood sugar level measured under the normal range and is indictive of not receiving meals regularly. Interviews revealed care staff were instructed by Staff One (S1) and Hospice personnel to not feed Resident One (R1) on or around August 08, 2022. It was reported R1 did not eat one (1) meal on or around August 08, 2022 due to this direction. It is unknown whether R1 may have missed additional meals, at this time. Based on interviews, this allegation is deemed SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. A citation will be issued
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