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32 | Allegation: Licensee did not ensure facility staff are able to perform incidental medical assistance to resident with colostomy bag as needed
The details of the complaint allege that staff are not equipped to provide care to C1, who has a colostomy bag.
On June 5, 2026, the department interviewed Administrator (A1) who denied allegation stating all staff are trained on C1’s restricted health care plan. The training is conducted by a medical professional. A1 also states that that various quality control methods are used such as “pop up” monitoring of staff as they are completing the tasks to ensure they are properly completing the task. Additionally, A1 stated that an LVN comes to the facility weekly to monitor progress.
On June 5, 2026, between 10:00am and 11:00am, the department interviewed 4 staff regarding the allegation and of those interviewed 4 out of 4 staff state they are trained and competent in performing tasks of caring for a client with a colostomy bag
On June 4, 2026, the department reviewed and evaluated the following documents: C1’s Restricted Healthcare plan (dated 1/14/26, 3/19/24) staff training on colostomy changing (dated 3/13/24).
On June 4, 2026, the department interviewed 1 client (C1) who stated that he feels safe and cared for at the facility. When asked if the staff assist him with his colostomy care daily, he replied “yes” and when asked if there has been any time that he felt that staff didn’t properly provide colostomy care, he replied “no, they always help me.”
On June 5, 2026, the department observed C1 to be well-groomed, clean, and free of any odors. His room was also observed to be clean, safe, and sanitary.
Based on the information gathered, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above; Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
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