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32 | **AMENDED REPORT*** PG 2 of 2 - Unsubstantiated The following was reported to The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing:
Allegations: "Resident sustained unexplained injuries and bruising while in care"; "Facility staff did not obtain medical care for resident in a timely manner"
On 09/26/2022, Resident (R1) was found to have moderately continued fracture of the left humeral head and neck junction from an unwitnessed ground level fall. Information received indicated R1 visited a family member on 09/25/2022. According to facility observation notes and various witness statements, it was noted that R1 complained of pain the evening of 09/25/2022. R1's left shoulder injury was discovered on 09/26/2022. R1's designated representative and primary care physician were notified. It is unknown where the injury was sustained at.
Allegations: "Facility staff did not inform responsible party of resident's injuries"; "Facility is unclean"; "Facility does not provide daily activities to residents"; "Medication storage is accessible to residents";" Facility did not provide copies of resident's documents to responsible party".
In addition to the above, it was reported R1's injuries were not reported to their responsible party and the facility did not provide copies of R1's documents to their responsible party. Regarding the above allegations of unexplained injuries, it is unknown where the injury was sustained at (at home or in the facility), therefore when the bruising was discovered the facility stated they informed R1's responsible party. Additionally, reports alleged the facility is unclean, medication storage is accessible to residents and daily activities are not being provided. LPA conducted inspections at the facility on 09/23/2022, 10/11/2022, and 1/27/2023. During those inspection dates, LPA observed Activity Director providing activities to residents such as arts & crafts, music, and exercises. Additionally, LPA observed the medication room to be secured with a locked metal screen door and will also have a medication cart on wheels blocking the door as a secondary barrier on those dates. At the times of inspection (09/23/22, 10/11/22, 1/27/23) LPA did not observe debris in the facility. Due to a lack of witnesses and corroborating statements, the Department was unable to prove or disprove the allegations. Records reviewed and observations did not corroborate the allegations.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Marlene Bremer, Marketing Director, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.
No deficiencies cited regarding the above allegations of this complaint during this inspection. |