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32 | learned that each shift of caregivers, (AM, PM, and NOC), were expected to document and initial the Staff Assignments by Month by Responsible Party at the end of their scheduled shifts. It was also learned that the responsible caregivers for each shift could also initial on this document as the staff assignments were completed throughout their shifts.
Based on a review of this document conducted for the month of April 2025, all shifts, (AM-Day, PM-Evening, and NOC-Night), the focus was done just for the staff assignment for the task of Toileting.
It was observed that there were several days on the AM-Day shift, as well as, the NOC-Night where initials were missing with no explanation or notations provided at this time.
Based on interviews conducted, it was learned that the expectation was that all caregivers were supposed to initial when the staff assignments were completed. It was learned that there should not have been any missing or blank entries throughout all shifts for staff assignments and if there were to be any blank spots then there should have been a circle with an explanation attached. It was observed that these blank spots where staff initials should have been did not have any corresponding documents or information explaining the reason for the blank spots.
Based on interviews conducted, it was learned that facility personnel would be considered, and deemed, to not have performed those assigned tasks if they did not properly initial into that day for that particular facility resident.
As a result of this investigation, this LPA found the allegation to be SUBSTANTIATED - A finding that the complaint was Substantiated meant that the allegation was valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard had been met.
The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 9099-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Division 6 and Health and Safety Codes.
Appeal rights were printed and a copy was left with the facility designated Administrator at this time.
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