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32 | 9099C(1).. Allegation: Residents are chemically restrained with medication. Complaint alleges that staff are giving residents medication to keep them sleeping.
Interviews with staff revealed that residents are only given medications for which there is a prescribed physician's order. Staff stated that some residents take a nap or two during the day and no residents are being "drugged" to keep them asleep. Staff indicated that some residents do take a sleeping medication or anxiety medication, causing drowsiness, but is taken at bedtime only. Administrator stated that residents are "never chemically restrained". Medications were reviewed for (5) residents on 4/4/23, and it was determined that all medications are being administered as ordered with were no discrepancies found. Resident (R1) resident interviewed stated staff gives them ordered medications only, no residents appears to be "drugged" and forced to be sleeping and residents will eat meals together most of the time.
Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.
Allegation: Facility staff not fingerprint-cleared. Complaint alleges that some staff are undocumented and are not finger-print cleared. LPA reviewed staffing records and schedules and confirmed that all staff are finger-print cleared and associated to the facility. In addition, LPA confirmed multiple staff's identity from a photo ID or passport.
Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.
Allegation: Staff are using drugs while on duty. Complaint alleges that staff are using drugs while on duty. All staff interviewed stated no staff are under the influence of alcohol or any drug that would prevent them from providing care and supervision to the residents. Resident (R1) who was interviewed stated that staff provide excellent care, they are nice and caring people that provide good care. . LPA observed staff to be competently assisting residents and able to perform their jobs on 4/27/23 and during another recent inspection in January 2023.
Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.
cont on 9099C(2)... |