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32 | Facility staff did not respond to resident’s request for assistance in a reasonable amount of time.
The department conducted staff and residents' interviews, reviewed records to investigate the allegation. During residents’ interview, residents stated that staff respond in a timely manner however sometimes there is a delay in response due to staff assisting other resident’s needs. Interviews and record review indicated that resident’s ADL’s which includes residents showering, incontinence and care needs are met as required and documented accordingly. Residents’ interviews indicated that staff were providing care in a professional manner and did not express any concerns. During interviews with facility staff and residents, it has been revealed that facility is providing care to residents according to resident’s needs and service plans. During department visits, department observed that residents appeared to be well groomed and in good care, therefore this allegation ‘Facility staff did not respond to resident’s request for assistance in a reasonable amount of time. ‘is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Facility staff did not ensure that resident received meals on more than one occasion.
The department conducted staff and residents' interviews, reviewed records and did facility’s observations to investigate the allegation. During resident’s interviews, it has been found out that residents can request their meal tray in their rooms if they do not want to eat in dining room. Residents stated that there were no issues with tray delivery service to their rooms and they did not miss any meals. Staff interviews indicated that they were not aware about any issues with residents missed their meals. During department visit on 07/11/23, LPAs observed meal service for lunch at the facility and did not witness any issues with meal services or tray services to residents' rooms. Based on the information, this allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANIATED.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.
Exit interview with administrator. Copy of the report provided to facility. |