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32 | The Department interviewed a total of three (3) facility staff who indicated there is sufficient staffing to meet the needs of residents in care. The Department interviewed two (2) residents in care. Residents indicated staff are meeting their needs.
Allegation - Staff did not provide adequate food service to resident in care. Unsubstantiated.
According to complainant, the facility fed R1 puree food and liquid foods for over a year. Facility was providing R1 with a gram of liquid ensure which is not sustainable. R1 was losing a lot of weight and the facility did not keep records of R1’s weight. The facility did not receive doctor’s orders for liquid foods.
The Department reviewed R1’s physician’s order. Physician’s order indicated to change R1’s diet to full liquids. “May try soft foods/puree as tolerated. R1 is not allowed to have rice, corn, lettuce, raw veggies, bread, and dry foods such as, popcorn, peanuts, and chips. The Department interviewed a total of four (4) facility staff. Interview statement received from staff were consistent. R1 was provided with liquid ensure, yogurt, Jell-o, pudding, Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, fruits, vegetables, mash potatoes, and more. Staff indicated R1 was receiving about 2-3 liquid ensure per day along with 3 meals a day. The Department received and reviewed R1’s care log. The facility’s care log was written by staff to indicate what services were provided to R1 from 6/14/2022 through 10/03/2022.
R1’s care logs indicated R1 was receiving meals and ensure between meals for snacks. Interview statement received from administrator, Nellie Johnson, indicated there was no physician’s order to weigh R1. Staff indicated, R1 had remained at a steady weight and did not observe R1 losing weight. LPA toured the facility to ensure that the facility was providing adequate food service to residents in care and observed food supplies of non-perishables for a minimum of one (1) week and perishable foods for a minimum of two (2) days. The Department interviewed a total of two (2) residents in care. Interview statements received from residents indicated meals are provided to all residents in care three times a day and snacks in between.
Allegation - Facility staff was not adequately trained.
The Department requested for three (3) staff’s training records for review. Staff has training in dementia care, medications, first aid and CPR, and other various areas of care provision. There are no records of staff training for food service. Interview statement from two (2) staff indicated that staff were provided food service training from administrator, Nellie Johnson. Staff stated staff were provided video training and online training on special diets.
The Department finds the allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided. |