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32 | On 7/20/23, LPA interviewed the administrator. Administrator says that in May 2021, C1’s neurologist retired without notice, and they could no longer get the prescribed Oxcarbazepine 300mg, 2x daily. She says she reached out to C1’s primary physician on 5/24/21 who prescribed Divalproex 250mg, 4x daily for C1. She says that C1 had a follow-up appointment on 6/28/21 and the medication was working well. She explains that they met again with C1’s primary physician on 9/27/21, and the administrator informed the doctor that C1 was “gaining a little weight.” She says they met on 11/8/21, and she told the doctor that C1 was “gaining a lot of weight.” On 1/24/22, the administrator informed the doctor C1 was still gaining weight and provided C1’s weight chart at which point the doctor agreed C1 had gained a lot of weight due to taking Divalproex. She says the doctor then took C1 off Divalproex and prescribed Oxcarbazepine 250mg, 4x daily. Administrator says C1’s doctor retired shortly after that appointment, and they were unable to evaluate the effect of Oxcarbazepine on C1’s weight. On 7/29/22, the administrator took C1 to a new physician who has been evaluating C1’s medications and weight history.
On 7/20/23, LPA reviewed C1’s CSMR, MARS, and Weight Record. Records coincide with the administrator’s interview in that staff were evaluating C1’s health and taking required measures to resolve the weight gain. Based on the evidence obtained, the allegation, “Resident has gained an excessive amount of weight,” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
On the allegation, “Staff are not providing hygiene products for resident,” the complainant’s concern was that there was no lotion available to place on C1’s feet when requested. LPA interviewed the administrator and made observations. To investigate, LPA interviewed the administrator and staff and made observations.
On 7/13/22, the administrator states, “We keep the lotion in the locked cabinet, but we don’t put lotion on C1’s feet because C1 takes their socks and shoes off and it would be a slip hazard.” Staff interviewed confirm they also do not put lotion on C1’s feet as C1 often walks around without socks and shoes and say this would make it too slippery for C1.
On 7/13/22, LPA observed a bottle of lotion in the locked cabinet in the dining room. It appeared to be nearly full and approximately 24 ounces. The floor in all common areas is vinyl and could pose a slip hazard, if lotion were applied to client’s feet while they were walking through the facility. Based on evidence obtained, the allegation, “Staff are not providing hygiene products for resident,” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Continued on 9099-C.
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