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During the investigation the department interviewed 5 staff (S1-S5). 5 out of 5 staff stated that the facility does not have a drug use problem. That the facility is doing daily visual checks of resident’s rooms and if any drugs are found they are confiscated. The facility is diligently using the house rule codes to write residents up when they violate a house rule of having drugs in their room when the visual checks are done. 5 out of 5 staff stated that when a resident is caught using drugs the facility staff are instructed to confiscate the illegal substance and any drug paraphernalia like wrappers or pipes. 5 out 5 staff stated afterwards the facility will provide substance abuse education and the possible repercussions of illegal drug use to the residents. 5 out of 5 staff stated that he/she does not believe the facility has a drug use issue. S2 stated that the facility is limited to what they can do to prevent clients from using illegal drug use on the premises. S2 stated that if a resident is caught using illegal drugs, then the facility staff will attempt to confiscate but client has the right to refuse and then the client is monitored for signs and symptoms, client’s case manager is notified, and client receives a written warning. S3 stated that rounds are conducted every 2 hours to prevent any illegal drug use. S5 stated that most of the clients who use drugs congregate together and that the staff notices and will watch them closely for signs or symptoms of drug use. S5 stated that the staff closely monitor the common area cameras to see if the clients are going into one another’s rooms and that alerts them there might be drug activity. 5 out of 5 staff stated that when a client’s case manager is notified when a client is found using illegal drugs and the case manager will also council and advise the resident of the negative effects of drug use. S5 stated that case managers sometimes hold seminars to clients about the dangers of drugs and how to avoid them.
During the investigation 5 clients were interviewed (C1-C5). 4 out of 5 clients stated that he/she likes living at the facility and has no issues with anyone or has had an encounter with any other clients using illegal drugs. C1 stated he/she might have seen Clients using illegal drugs, but they could have been drugs but was not sure if they were. C1 stated that nobody has offered he/she drugs. C2 denied illegal drugs were being used on facility property or in client’s rooms and no drugs were being brought into the facility. C2 stated that the staff check for illegal drugs by inspecting rooms or while cleaning client’s rooms. 5 out of 5 clients stated that they like living at the facility and the staff treat them well.
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