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32 | Regarding allegation, “Staff inappropriately handle residents roughly causing bruising”, during interviews with S1-S6, of which 2 stated they heard that skin tears occurred and 1 stated bruising occurred from assisting with the dementia diagnosed residents none of which was a result of abuse or rough handling. LPA did not obtain a preponderance of evidence.
Regarding allegation, “Staff inappropriately use children to care for residents”, LPA did not observe a preponderance of evidence based on interviews of staff (S1-S6). LPA obtained information through interviews that children were allowed to be present during special events and only in those areas and not allowed to assist residents.
Regarding allegation, “Staff maintain expired medications”, LPA requested and observed a random amount of Medication Destruction Record of medications for resident #1(R1-R5) which had the most recent disposal dates of 5/27/23, 6/20/23, 6/22/23, 6/24/23, 5/14/22. LPA obtained a photo which indicates medications were in a white plastic bag. However, it is unclear where the items were located. LPA obtained information through interviews that expired medications are held in a medication container and are stored in a locked area of which there is 1 key only available to Medication Technicians, and Resident Care Coordinator. When caregivers need anything from that area, someone would get it for them. LPA observed the area where medications are discarded and they are in the red hazardous material containers. LPA did not observe medications in plastic bags in neither Memory Care, Assisted Living, supply room, nor housekeeping area. LPA did not obtain a preponderance of evidence.
Based on interviews and lack of evidence the preponderance of evidence standards has not been met; therefore, the above allegation(s) is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies cited.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided. |