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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation: Staff do not allow resident to go on outings with their family member(s).
It is alleged that staff are not allowing clients to go on outings, saying they must talk to Pam for approval, and when family try to get ahold of Pam there is no response. LPA interviewed 3 staff and each denied the allegation stating that there have never been any issues with allowing clients to go on visits with family or their responsible parties. LPA interviewed 1 Client and they denied the allegation and stated they have never had issues visiting family or need to ask for permission to go on visits. LPA interviewed 5 witnesses and each denied the allegation and stated they have not heard of or witnessed this being an issue for the clients in care.
Allegation: Staff are not allowing resident to use their cellphone.
It is alleged that staff have also taken C1’s cell phone away and won't allow them to use it. LPA interviewed 1 Client and client stated that they don’t have a cell phone and have never had any issues making personal calls with the facility phone. LPA interviewed 3 staff and each denied the allegation, stated clients do not have cell phones and that clients are allowed to use the facility phone freely to make personal calls. LPA interviewed 5 witnesses and 4 out of 5 witnessed denied the allegation and stated they have never heard of this being an issue for the clients in care.
Allegation: Staff do not respond to family members' requests for communication about resident in a timely manner.
It is alleged that staff are not communicating with family and responsible parties in a timely manner. LPA interviewed 3 staff and each denied the allegation stating that family/responsible parties are notified of any important details regarding the clients. LPA interviewed 1 Client and they denied the allegation stating that their family communicates with staff regularly. LPA interviewed 5 witnesses and 3 out of 5 witnesses denied the allegation and stated they have never had an issue with communication with the facility staff regarding the clients in care.
Based on statements and interviews conducted with staff, clients, and witnesses, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview held, and a copy of this report was provided.
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