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32 | -Administrator is not competent to provide the services necessary to meet individual client needs. -Administrator using money for illegal activities.-Facility does not keep on the premises a supply of staple nonperishable foods for one week and/or fresh perishable foods for two days. -Facility vehicle used for transporting residents is in disrepair.
The department investigated the above allegations and during interviews with Administrator (Admin), three of three (3/3) staff, four of four (4/4) clients, and records reviewed it was determined that above allegations are all un-substantiated.
Administrator is not competent to provide the services necessary to meet individual client needs. Administrator using money for illegal activities. Interviews concluded that all clients get their needs met with no issues or concerns. They get their personal items, bathed/showered, toileted, fed and activities done on a daily basis. Interviews concluded that the facility staff and clients have never witnessed or heard anything regarding Admin using money for illegal drugs. Staff and clients stated that the Admin has never showed any signs or appeared to be under the influence or acting that way.
Facility does not keep on the premises a supply of staple nonperishable foods for one week and/or fresh perishable foods for two days. Interviews concluded that there are no concerns with lack of food in the facility. 3/3 staff reported that the Admin goes food shopping at least once a week. 4/4 residents reported that they get breakfast, lunch dinner, and snacks everyday with no concerns. Both staff and clients interviewed reported that there are always fresh fruit available and plenty of food in the refrigerator/freezer for them and staff has never used their own money to purchase food.
Facility vehicle used for transporting residents is in disrepair. Interviews concluded that the facility vehicle has had a history of breaking down, but they always get to where they need to go. There is also a bus stop less than a quarter ΒΌ of a mile from the facility for those clients who are independent. Staff reported that they are all insured and may provided transportation in their personal vehicle if needed with no hesitation.
The preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. The allegations are Unsubstantiated.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and report emailed to Administrator. |