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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yolanda Delgado arrived to the facility, unannounced, to conclude an investigation pertaining to the listed allegation. LPA identified herself and met with Krista Overymyer, Med Tech. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit and the elements of the allegation.
It was reported that facility staff did not use proper lifting techniques, resulting in Resident’s arm being injured. It was stated that Resident #1 was pulled out of the bed utilizing a sheet and Resident’s arm, which caused the injury. LPA Delgado reviewed Resident #1’s care plan and it stated that staff were required to use a lift when assisting Resident #1. Information obtained from interviews, stated that staff members did not use the lift, as required for maximum assistance with all activities of daily living for Resident #1. It was advised that Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not trained in utilizing the Hoyer Lift, which was available.
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