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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Natasha Persaud conducted a telephone visit to conclude a complaint investigation regarding the above mentioned allegation. LPA discussed the investigation with Executive Director, Meegan Kline.
During the investigation, the facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted with staff. It was alleged that staff are not following infectious control protocols. It was reported Resident #1 (R1) was not quarantined and/or kept away from the other residents, while Covid positive. The Executive Director (ED) explained R1 was in their secured memory care unit. R1 had wandering behaviors and liked to walk. R1 would walk from their room directly to the outside patio, wearing a mask. When R1 was outdoors they were accompanied by staff, both wearing masks.ED stated they followed infection control protocols, by assigning specific staff to positive residents, residents and staff wore masks, and PPE was in place when necessary. Staff confirmed that R1 would become restless and want to walk outside on the patio. Continued on LIC 9099C. |