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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced visit to close out an investigation on the above-mentioned allegations. LPA was granted entry by Front Lobbyist and then met with Leah Adolfo, Health Services Director and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA previously conducted interviews with residents, staff, and outside sources, made observations, and obtained and reviewed pertinent records. LPA Correia conducted the initial visit on August 08, 2023 and May 24, 2024 and conducted a tour of the facility . It was alleged that the staff hit resident and the staff yelled at resident. Interviews revealed that on 7/23/23 Staff 1 (S1) was trying to change Resident 1 (R1’s) brief’s. According to interviews, R1 was resisting being changed and S1 called for assistance. S2 and S3 came to assist. Staff interviews revealed both staff observed S1 smack R1 to get them to comply. Interviews revealed that R1 was agitated and went to punch staff, that’s when S1 smacked R1 and yelled at them, “You don’t hit me” and then smacked them. Interviews revealed after S1 smacked R1 they were able to change R1’s briefs. Interviews revealed that the staff that was with S1 told management about how S1 acted.
During the course of the investigation it was revealed that the facility conducted their own internal investigation; however, they never documented the interviews conducted during the investigation. Interviews revealed shortly after S1 was allowed to return to work they resigned. Interviews also revealed that since the complaint was opened that R1 had passed away.
The Department has investigated the above-mentioned allegations and based on interviews, LPA observations, and records review, it was determined that the complaint allegations are substantiated. The allegations are valid, and preponderance of the evidence has proven that the alleged violations occurred.
Deficiencies are listed on the 9099d page
An exit interview was conducted with Leah Adolfo, Health Services Director and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) was provided at the conclusion of the visit. |