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32 | components that were out of compliance at the time of the review.
Based on a review of the facility personnel schedule and interviews conducted, it was learned that housekeeping staff were responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facility resident rooms on a weekly basis. It was learned that resident rooms were cleaned on a weekly basis, or as needed, if additional cleanings were necessary. This facility employed staff solely dedicated to housekeeping and staff dedicated solely for laundry services that were provided on a weekly basis as well.
Based on interviews conducted, it was learned that the housekeeping and laundry staff were efficient in their tasks and there weren't any concerns at this time.
Based on interviews conducted, it was learned that pull cords were installed in the resident rooms and restrooms. It was learned that the facility staff were expected to respond to alerts when the residents activated their pull cords. It was learned that a reasonable response time was to be within 5 minutes of pull cord activation while anything that went over the 5 minute mark was deemed to be unreasonable. It was learned that facility residents did not have any issues with the staff responding to pull cords and requests from the facility staff at this time. Facility staff were responding accordingly and within the reasonable amount of time.
As a result of this investigation, this Department found the allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A complaint allegations finding of Unsubstantiated meant that although the allegations may have happened or were valid, there was not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.
There were no deficiencies observed or cited during this complaint visit.
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