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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Cabrera conducted the complaint investigation visit to the facility. During this visit LPA delivered investigation findings regarding the above allegations. The Department has investigated the complaint alleging: Unqualified staff dispensing medication, Staff not assisting resident with incontinence needs, Staff do not reposition residents and Staff to not assist residents with their hygiene care.
Per interviews, it was reported that Resident Assistants (RA) were unqualified on administering medications. Per records reviewed, the March 2022 former medication technicians had completed medication training. Per facility staff schedule and interviews, for the overnight shift there is an RA and medication technician. According to the interviews, the medication technicians are responsible for administering medications.
Based on staff, residents, hospice interviews and records reviewed facility staff are assisting with incontinence care, turning and repositioning residents, and assisting residents with their hygiene care for residents on hospice. |