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32 | Documentation review and interview revealed that staff utilized treatment options for wounds and have arranged for ER visits when appropriate. It was further revealed that facility’s nursing staff has provided intervention as appropriate, and R1 has utilized outside medical services as well. Interviews conducted did not reveal any corroborated statement of R1 not receiving appropriate and timely medical attention. As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is not met, and this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation: Staff are overmedicating client. LPA conducted interviews and record reviews as noted above. Based on review of medication log sheets and associated physician orders, and interviews conducted, it was determined that facility staff have followed physician orders regarding medication. Interviews and record reviews did not reveal any corroborated evidence of staff over utilizing medication resulting in the overmedicating of client in care. As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is not met, and this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation: Client sustained pressure injury due to staff neglect. LPA conducted interviews and record reviews as noted above. Based on interviews and record reviews, it was revealed that R1 sustained a stage one pressure injury as diagnosed on or about 6-19-25. Medication log sheets and interviews conducted further revealed that staff were aware of the pressure injury and have utilized medication to the affected area(s). Interviews further revealed that R1 is active for most times during the day resulting in a high risk for falls and supervised by staff as appropriate during these times. Additionally, the investigation did not reveal any further corroborated evidence that such injury was caused by a direct result of staff neglect. The preponderance of evidence standard is not met, and this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation: Staff are not providing adequate food service to client resulting in client losing weight. LPA conducted interview, facility observation, and record reviews as noted above. Based on review of facility’ menu and observation of facility, It was revealed that facility is providing and making available the adequate nutritional needs for R1 and other clients in care. Interviews conducted in regard to weight loss revealed that R1 prefers and consumes various other food choices. Interviews further revealed that R1 does consume food provided by facility throughout the course of a day and is encouraged by staff to consume the nutrition regimen and hydration products as recommended and planned by nutritionist. Although R1 has a noted weight loss on record, the investigation did not reveal any corroborated or direct evidence to suggest staff are not providing adequate food service as to cause such weight loss. As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is not met, and this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. {Cont on 9099C}
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