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32 | Second allegation, Facility does not ensure staff follow infection control requirements. Regarding the allegation “Facility does not ensure staff follow infection control requirements” LPA conducted interviews and review of records based on review of records LPA discovered that facility does not have any current incident reports regarding scabies. LPA observed facility to have an infection control plan in place on how to properly asses’ contagious outbreaks or cases such as scabies. Facility Administrator informed LPA that facility currently does not have anyone being treated or exposed to scabies.
Third allegation, Staff do not ensure residents medications are properly stored and secured. Regarding the allegation “Staff do not ensure residents medications are properly stored and secured” LPA conducted a medication inspection in facilities Med-room office LPA observed med-room to be locked and opened by Staff #1. During med inspection LPA asked Staff #1 to unlock med cart, LPA observed residents’ medication to be locked and secured in med cart. In addition, LPA observed PRN medication to be locked and secured in med cart. LPA inspected MAR record along with residents’ medication cards and observed medication to be dispensed and recorded properly by staff. Based on corroborating evidence obtained during the course of the investigation, LPA has determined that the above allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Unsubstantiated; meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC 9099) was discussed, and a copy was provided to Administrative Assistant Reyna Figueroa at the end of the visit. |