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13 | On 10/26/26, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit. LPA met with Facility Manager, Dearme Dovarte and explained the purpose of the visit.
During the course of the investigation, staff members were interviewed, and records were reviewed.
Regarding the allegation of Staff did not notify residents authorized representative of residents injury in a timely manner, according to staff interviews, ADM mentioned that the facility always notifies the family member. Another staff (S2) mentioned that the responsible party knows about the wound and visits regularly.
For the allegation of Staff did not seek medical attention for resident in a timely manner, according to records review, home health services were provided on 7/07/21. Home health nurses were aware of the “redness” at R1s’s backside and would check status of the area. The home health nurses were visiting three times a week.
Based on interviews and records review, the department has determined that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Report is reviewed and copy is provided.
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