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32 | LPA review of R1’s record revealed R1 is diagnosed with dementia, struggles to communicate, has a contracted hand, is a one staff assist when toileting, has a private bedroom, and has a history of urinating in various spots of the facility.
Regarding R1's toileting needs. Staff stated R1 will take themself to use the bathroom if the staff are helping other residents, R1 has a history of putting their hands in their feces, and staff monitor R1 for hygiene because of this. Staff are not aware of a recent time R1 had feces on their hands.
Regarding R1's clothing, interviews revealed R1 will sometimes remove their pants independently, they will attempt to help R1 put the clothing back on, and there have been times when R1 has removed their pants, were sitting in their private room, and staff have offered R1 a blanket to cover their legs.
Regarding R1's over-grown fingernails, staff interviews revealed they are not allowed to cut finger or toenails, but once month or every two months a podiatrist visits the facility, the facility has a beauty salon that residents or their responsible person can make appointments for them to have their nails cut, and care staff document on each residents shower sheet if they notice the need to have their nails cut. Staff also stated that due to R1's contracted hand it is difficult to open the hand for the nails to be cut, R1's family has been taking them out of the facility to have their nails cut on a regular basis, and currently a home health nurse has been monitoring and cutting the nails on the contracted hand, but the nurse is not always successful.
Based on interviews and record review R1 does require assistance with their toileting, dressing and nail care needs and that the facility, home health, and R1's family are making efforts to provide R1 the care they need.
Based on all interviews conducted and documents obtained, at this time the above allegation was found to be unsubstantiated, meaning that the allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
Exit interview conducted, report signed, and report provided to the Administrator. |