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32 | Allegation: Facility does not administer medications as prescribed
LPA reviewed Medication Administration Records(MAR) and Physicians Reports for all 4 residents who resided at the facility from 03/2022-07/2022. LPA also conducted interviewed 2 staff members who were responsible in administering medication. One staff member stated that MARs are reviewed and signed daily and every time medication is given. One staff member also stated that MARs are audited by the Facility Designated Administrator and one other staff member at the end of every week. LPA did not find any evidence of residents not receiving medication as prescribed after reviewing medical and medication records.
Allegation: Staff does not provide meals timely
Based on 3 staff interviews, 3 out of 3 staff members stated that they provide 3 meals a day and provide snacks in between. 1 out of 3 staff members stated that breakfast may be served between the hours of 8:00am-9:00am because some residents like to sleep in but will provide them breakfast when they wake up. 3 out of 3 staff members stated that lunch is served at 12:00pm and dinner is always at 5:00pm. 3 out of 3 staff members state that they each provide at least one meal and one snack during their shift. LPA interviewed 5 residents, 5 out of 5 residents stated that they like to eat the food provided from the facility.
Allegation: Staff is stealing valuables from residents.
Based on 3 staff interviews, 3 out of 3 staff members stated that they are unaware of any valuables that have been stolen from the residents. 2 out of 3 staff members who handle admissions to the facility stated that they ensure that the residents fill out an inventory list upon arrival at the facility. 2 out of 3 staff members also stated that they encourage residents and their loved ones to not bring anything of value into the facility. LPA attempted to interview 5 residents, 5 out of 5 residents were unreliable due to their medical condition.
As a result of this investigation, this Department found the allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A complaint allegation finding of Unsubstantiated meant that although the allegations may have happened or was valid, there was not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
There were no deficiencies observed or cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the 9099 and 9099-C was provided to the Facility Designated Administrator, Simone Pierre-Jerome. |