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13 | Licensing Program Analyst Leibert met with Jennifer Mendoza this date, for the purpose of delivering findings on the above captioned complaint allegation. The visit was conducted via tele-visit due to the COVID-19 precautions. This complaint alleges that residents are not bathed regularly and that the incontinent care is insufficient. During the course of the investigation, this Department has obtained and reviewed documents and records, as well as interviewed staff and witnesses. The following determinations have been made: Some podiatric services were curtailed due to Covid-19 precautions which was beyond the control of the administration and did effect the frequency of specialized foot care; Although staff are trained to deal with oppositional behaviors, some residents refuse bathing and foot care, such as cutting nails; Some residents and/or responsible persons do not want residents to be disturbed when sleeping in order to receive toileting/incontinent care; Such refusals of care are resident rights protected by regulation; Resident care plans and facility policies were reviewed and it was found that the records were complete as required; Training is provided to staff that provide care and supervision in the areas of incontinent care; residents' rights, dementia, oppositional behaviors and other topics. While photographs submitted to this Department depict wet diapers and resident's feet in need of |