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32 | Regarding allegation, "staff member is disrespectful", LPA found through interviews that S1, S2 and R1-R3 concur that caregivers were in fact being disrespectful during activities of daily living assistance for R1-R3.
Regarding allegation, "medical needs are not being met", LPA observed Resident #2's Interim Service Plan which indicated that as of 1/28/23, R2 was prescribed antibiotics (10 days) for a infection. The instruction to facility was to report any increased symptoms such as swelling, redness, pain, odor, drainage, oozing, or tenderness. Based on the review of facility Charting Notes for 1/28/23 - 2/7/23, LPA observed the foot was soaked in Epsom salt once during the 10 days on 1/31/23. On the Physician Orders for medications, LPA observed physician stated resident can clearly communicate the need for a nonprescription medication, however, LPA did not observe any authorization or communication with the physician to use Epson salt soak for R2.
The investigation revealed that the Administrator was made aware of the incidents and acted on behalf of the facility and residents and the decision was made to terminate S1 and S2.
Based on interviews, and documentation the preponderance of evidence standards has been met; therefore, the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.
A finding that the complaint allegation is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099D during this visit. If any of the cited deficiencies are not corrected by the noted due dates; civil penalties may be assessed. The Administrator was provided a copy of their rights (LIC9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the report was given.
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