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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conclude an investigation into the allegations listed above. LPA met with Co-Administrator Kevin Ramirez and explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding the allegation "Staff yell at residents", it was alleged that Staff #1(S1) yells at the residents. Five (5) of nine (9) residents interviewed reported either having been yelled at by S1 or observing S1 yelling at a resident. Five (5) staff of five (5) staff interviewed denied ever yelling at a resident, observing a staff yell at a resident, or hearing of a staff yelling at a resident. Regarding the allegation "Staff are not providing adequate food service to residents", it was alleged that foods are served cold when they should be hot. Five (5) of nine (9) residents interviewed reported foods such as burritos, pizza, oatmeal, pasta, sausages, quesadillas, soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and chili are often served cold. Five (5) of five (5) staff interviewed denied food is served cold or every hearing of complaints about food being served cold. Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. (CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C) |