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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Williams contacted the facility to initiate a complaint investigation into the above allegations via telephone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the call with Licensee, James Braswell. The investigation consisted of interviews with residents/staff and records review.
In regards to allegation #1, staff did not provide comfortable accommodations for resident's, LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1) who stated that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, facility staff have reduced the amount of chairs in the facility's smoking area to allow for social distancing in accordance with local public health guidelines. According to S1, there are still chairs and space available for residents in the designated smoking area.
In regards to allegation #2, staff not treating resident's with dignity, LPA interviewed S1 who denied that facility staff do not treat residents with dignity. LPA interviewed Resident #1 (R1) who stated that residents are
treated with respect and that facility staff treat the residents well. |