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32 | During the investigation, it was reported by the administrator and staff, that the resident came to the facility with a fatty tumor or a cyst on his cheek. The physician’s assessment document indicates that the resident has a sebaceous (non cancerous) cyst on his cheek and a nodule on his neck which also appears to be a sebaceous cyst. The resident has been referred to the dermatologist.
It was reported and stated that the resident needed new glasses, as he broke his. Recently, the resident received new glasses. It was reported that the resident does not have permanent teeth for chewing, the resident reported that they have been preparing his gums for him to obtain dentures.
Although the above allegation mentioned may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the above findings are Unsubstantiated.
Facility refusing to allow resident visitors.
During the interview process, the administrator, three staff persons, the regional center coordinator, the resident (Resident 1), and family members were interviewed. In addition, documents were obtained to include the Physician’s Report, Individual Program Plan (IPP), a signed letter stating that the resident does not want to see certain family members, an Over-the-Counter Medications list and the resident’s physician’s assessment for his annual visit.
During the investigation, it was reported that family members came to the facility to see the resident and the resident agreed to see and be with the family members. On another occasion the family members came to see the resident and the resident refused to see the family members. It was reported that the staff contacted the police and the police arrived and asked the family members to leave based on the resident’s request. Since the incident with the police, the resident has signed a document stating he does not want to see his family members. In addition, the resident verbally advised staff, the regional center coordinator and LPA Gurriere that he does not want to see the family members.
Although the above allegation mentioned may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the above findings are Unsubstantiated. |