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32 | Facility not allowing visitors- Staff not allowing resident to receive phone calls-Staff not wearing a mask
-Resident was transferred to another facility without authorization-Facility coerced resident to sign a document -Resident’s family was not notified of resident’s death
The department investigated the above allegations and during interviews with Administrator (Admin), two of two (2/2) staff, three of three (3/3) residents, and records reviewed it was determined that above allegations are all un-substantiated.
Facility not allowing visitors or allowing residents to receive phone calls-Interviews concluded that all residents are able to have visitors and make phone calls whenever they want. Residents interviewed reported that they have never had any issues or concerns having visitors at the facility or making/receiving phone calls.
Staff not wearing a mask-Interviews concluded that there are no concerns with staff not wearing masks at the facility. Interviews with (Admin), two of two (2/2) staff and three of three (3/3) residents all agreed that staff wear masks all the time while working.
Resident was transferred to another facility without authorization, Facility coerced resident to sign a document, and Resident’s family was not notified of resident’s death. Interviews with Admin, two of two (2/2) staff, and record reviewed concluded that R1 was her own decision maker and was never transferred to another facility. R1 was admitted to facility in March 2022 and was there until passing. Per records reviewed LPA observed that R1 was able to make all decisions independently per physician’s report. Interview with Admin concluded that Admin did in fact try to contact R1’s next of kin (NOK), but was not able to get in contact with NOK. NOK was in the hospital at the time of R1’s passing. NOK did in fact come and pick of R1’s belongings five (5) days later.
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.
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