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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson contacted the facility via telephone to conclude a complaint investigation into the allegations listed above. LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the call and the elements of the investigation with Administrator (AD) Matthew Siegel. Regarding the allegation "residents are being mistreated while in care", it was alleged that Staff #1 (S1) verbally abused and did not properly monitor the residents in care. Two (2) of two (2) witnesses interviewed and one (1) of one (1) staff interviewed reported no issues with S1 in how S1 monitored or treated the residents. S1 denied ever mistreating residents. LPA was unable to interview facility residents due to cognitive impairments. Regarding the allegation "resident sustained unexplained injuries while in care", it was alleged that Resident #1 (R1) suffered a bruise to the wrist/forearm area as a result of an unknown manner. Records reviewed indicated an incident occurred in which R1 became angry, attempted to leave the dining room table and lost their balance. S1 was able to grab R1 by the right arm and ease R1 to the floor before falling. R1 suffered a bruise as a result therefore the injury was not unexplained. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided via email along with LIC 811- Confidential Names list. |