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32 | Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a report alleging "Facility staff did not assist resident's with feeding needs". It was alleged Parkrose Gardens of Fairfield caregivers were refusing to feed puree foods to residents.
LPA observed staff assisting feeding residents with solid and puree foods. Interviews conducted indicated staff (caregivers, medtechs, nurses, maintenance staff, and kitchen staff) assist residents with feeding solid and puree foods. 13 of 15 staff interviews indicated staff help each other assisting with resident feeding, assist with puree food feeding, and do not feed too quickly or skip feeding residents. Additionally residents who refuse to eat or are still sleeping during meal time, are provided meal options and staff try again when the resident is awake. 2 of 15 staff interviews revealed caregiver staff (S1) will feed residents too quickly or skip feeding residents their puree foods. Interview with S1 indicated residents sometimes refuse to eat during meal time, S1 does not force feed, but will try again after a few minutes. 13 of 15 staff stated S1 does not feed residents too quickly and does not skip feeding residents.
Due to contradicting statements, as well as all the information gathered, the Department was not able to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation “Facility staff did not assist resident's with feeding needs" may have occurred or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. We have therefore dismissed this complaint.
An exit interview was conducted with Beverly Murcurio, Health & Wellness Nurse, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.
No deficiencies cited
Due to printer malfunction, this report was emailed to the facility. |