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32 | Interviews with staff and outside sources revealed that both R1 and R2 who lived in assisted living were diagnosed with COVID-19. On April 3, 2020 and April 6, 2020, they each were temporarily relocated from their regular living quarters to a designated two-bedroom apartment at the facility to isolate for 14 days due to positive COVID-19 status. Records reviewed confirmed the temporary relocation and the COVID-19 diagnoses. One staff was assigned to work in the designated COVID-19 isolation apartment with R1 and R2 per each twelve-hour shift per twenty-four-hour period. The assigned staff was stationed in the living room portion of the apartment, while R1 and R2 were in their own separate bedrooms with the doors open to allow observation. The staff was available to assist with both residents needs as staff were not to leave the isolation area during their twelve-hour shift. Records reviewed confirmed R2 was admitted to hospice on April 13, 2020, the day after the fall incident, due to an unrelated change of health condition. There were no documented observations of no suspected neglect or unmet care needs. During the time in question the assigned staff members were an employee of the facility or contracted from a staffing agency. A statewide waiver included in Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-09 CCLD, dated April 2, 2020 permitted staff to start caregiving as soon as they provide proof of completion of first aid training and universal, droplet, and any other precautions as mandated by Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Interviews with outside sources revealed there were no concerns with the care for R1 or R2 during the timeframe in question. Although there were conflicting statements by staff and outside sources regarding whether or not R1 and R2’s needs were being met, there was insufficient evidence to support the allegation.
The Department has investigated the allegation listed above. Based on evidence obtained, including interviews and records reviewed, the above allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated as the Department could not meet the preponderance of the evidence standard.
A copy of this report, and appeals rights (LIC 9058 1/16) were sent to the licensee's last known address on record via USPS certified mail due to facility closure. |