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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, contacted the facility via telephone to deliver the findings of the complaint investigation via telephone due to COVID-19. The LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the call with Executive Director (ED), Mandy Taylor.
Pertaining to the allegation, "Staff failed to address pest infestation," it was alleged R1 was found, on July 26, 2020, with ants crawling over their face and body. It was also alleged the resident had ants in their mouth and eyes for two (2) days. Staff interviews and records review revealed R1 was found with ants crawling over their face and body on July 25, 2020, the morning of July 26, 2020 and the evening of July 26, 2020. Staff interviews reported it is the facility's protocol to clean the site, notify management, and have maintenance staff treat the area temporarily until a fumigation company is able to make contact. It was also reported staff, after each observation, cleaned up the resident, changed their sheets, and notified management. A work order revealed treatment of R1's bedroom was later conducted on August 03, 2020 by a fumigation company. Evidence was obtained to show care staff did notify maintenance department staff about the infestation on July 26, 2020; |