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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation: Facility staff are not properly addressing pest infestation in facility
The detail of the complaint alleges there are unknown bites on R1 that the hospice nurse suspected that they came from bed bugs. The facility eventually got R1’s room fumigated but the bed bugs continued to return.
On May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm, the department interviewed Executive Director (A1). A1 informed the department that he has only served that role for 1 month, so he was unable to provide any information regarding the complaint, however he provided the department with pertinent documents related to the complaint.
On May 5, 2026, the department interviewed 5 staff (S1-S5) regarding the allegation. Of those interviewed 5 out 5 denied the allegation stating that the facility address issues regarding pests right away. Additionally, 5 out of 5 stated that there has been only 1 instance of bed bugs at the facility and that was the time related to this complaint. Lastly, 5 out of 5 state that the facility handled the issue with the bedbugs right away and follow any recommendations from the pest control professional.
On May 5, 2026, the department interviewed 4 residents (R2-R5). R1 no longer lives at the facility as she has since passed away. Of those interviewed, 4 out of 4 state that they are well taken care of and if they need assistance, staff is available to them. 4 out of 4 residents state that they have never had issues with bedbugs.
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