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Two of the residents interviewed stated they like Administrator Sara Mackedsy, and she is always very nice to them. Resident 1 stated he thinks Sara is trying to rule with an iron fist and she is not doing what is in the best interest of the residents. Based on the majority of staff stating Administrator Sara is of good character. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Regarding the allegation Facility has bed bugs. Based on interviews with facility staff, and records reviewed the facility did recently have a room with bed bugs. The resident was moved out of the room, and the room was heat treated. The facility maintenance staff, and Administrator have taken the needed steps to contain the bugs, and exterminate the bugs immediately. LPA spoke with the local pest control employee who agrees the facility does not need to take any further action at this time such as utilizing bug sniffing dogs as the bed bugs are isolated to one room at this time. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Facility is not following their procedures when reports of insects are received. Facility staff stated the bed bugs were reported on a Sunday and staff recommended Resident 1 going to the hospital if he felt he needed medical care related to bugs in his room. Resident 1 did go to the hospital on Sunday. The facility maintenance staff also inspected Resident 1's room on Sunday and saw no traces of bed bugs. The facility staff stated they had no reason to believe Resident 1's room had bed bugs at this time which is why they did not move Resident 1 from his bedroom. Resident 1 feels the inspections done were not sufficient, and he should have been moved from his room on Sunday. The facility Administrator offered to move Resident 1 into a different room on Tuesday as he requested and Resident 1 declined this offer. LPA spoke with the pest control staff that came to the facility and inspected Resident 1's room. The pest control stated he did a thorough inspection of Resident 1's room and he does not feel Resident 1's room has bed bugs at all. The pest control staff stated he did not see any bugs at all in Resident 1's room. The pest control staff stated he does not feel the facility needs to take further action such as bringing the bug sniffing dogs to the facility. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Per title 22 no deficiencies being cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted with Sara Mackedsy and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
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