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32 | According to staff #1(S1) who was at the facility during the incident. When R1 reported being hit by R2, S1 called the administrator immediately and reported the incident. S1 stated that they are monitoring both residents more frequently but it could be a challenge as both residents are ambulatory, and they come and go as they please.
After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated as R1 was hit by R2 on January 11, 2024. However, there is no indication of staff neglect as residents are ambulatory, physician's orders stated that they could leave the facility unassisted and they come and go multiple times on a daily basis.
Regarding to the allegation of - staff are not ensuring that a resident is able to sleep at night, the reporting party stated that R1 is unable to sleep as R2 returns to the facility sometimes late at night after roaming around the city.
As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed the administrator and R1.
According to the administrator, both residents are ambulatory and they can leave the facility unassisted. R2 leaves the facility everyday and R2 goes in and out of the facility frequently to smoke so R2 may be disturbing R1's sleep. The administrator has offered both of them room transfers but they declined. The administrator discussed room transfer with R1's responsible party who also declined. The administrator offered R1 to move to another facility and it was also declined and currently, the administrator is working with Public Health SW on seeking a different facility for R2.
After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated as the facility offered different interventions to ensure R1 gets sleep at night, however, all of them were declined by R1 and R1's responsible party. The administrator is working with Public Health SW to seek for another facility for R2.
Although the above investigations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
This report is reviewed and discussed with caregiver and administrator on the phone.
A copy is provided. |