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32 | Allegation #2: Staff are not meeting resident’s hygiene needs. LPA interviewed residents and staff as noted above. LPA also reviewed care notes for resident1 (R1) and R2. LPA also observed residents in care during interviews conducted in addition to a general facility observation on 10-17-22. Interviews conducted revealed clients have been receiving assistance with hygiene and other needs. Based on LPA’s observation, residents in care appeared well groomed with no foul odors detected. A facility observation revealed grooming and other supplies necessary to meet resident’s needs were accessible for staff use. Care notes revealed staff intervention for hygiene and other needs. LPA also reviewed a medication treatment order for R1. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, there is not a preponderance of evidence to conclude staff are not meeting residents’ hygiene needs. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation #3: Staff does not check on residents during staff’s shift. LPA interviewed residents and staff as noted above. LPA also reviewed care notes for R1 and R2. LPA also conducted facility observation on 10-17-22. Based on records reviewed, it was revealed that staff conducts routine checks on residents in care across all shifts. Interviews conducted revealed staff are conducting routine checks on residents to ensure needs are met. LPA observed staff interacting regularly with residents and addressing needs. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observation, there is not a preponderance of evidence to conclude staff are not checking on residents during shifts. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation #4. Staff is serving expired food to residents. LPA conducted facility observation on 10-17-22 and interviewed staff and residents as noted above. During facility observation which included food supply in refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, and additional storage areas, LPA did not observe any expired food on hand and available for residents. Interviews conducted did not reveal expired food on hand and served to residents in care. It was further revealed during interviews that food reaching expirations dates are routinely discarded. Based on interviews and observation conducted, there is not a preponderance of evidence to conclude that facility has or is serving expired food to residents. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted with Melissa Kim and a copy of this report was left with Melissa. Appeal rights provided. |