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32 | Allegations: “Staff did not ensure that resident’s hygiene needs are being met,” “Staff did not ensure that resident is provided clean bedding,” “Facility did not ensure that staff are properly trained,” and “Staff did not ensure that resident’s room is kept cleaned.”
It was reported Resident #1 (R1) was left in their soiled clothes and bedding, and R1’s bedroom was not maintained cleaned. Interview with five (5) residents and six (6) staff revealed that housekeeping conducts a comprehensive cleaning of resident rooms once a week. Resident #2 (R2) stated the staff are very attentive and respond right away when they call for assistance. R2 has not had any issues with staff who did not clean their room. If Resident #3 (R3) has a spill, R3 expressed they notify staff who then respond quickly to clean it. Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #3 (S3), and Staff #4 (S4) reported caregivers and housekeepers are responsible for the cleanliness of resident rooms. S4 stated caregivers assist with taking out the trash and picking up items off the residents’ floors, while housekeeping sweeps, mops, and vacuums in addition to other cleaning tasks. S1, S2, and S3 reported cleaning resident rooms daily and report to housekeeping if a resident needs a more thorough cleaning to which they respond immediately, sometimes later if they are in the middle of a task. Staff also reported bed sheets get changed every week during the residents’ laundry day, sometimes more often if needed. S1, S2, and S4 reported changing resident beddings when they observe or can smell that it has been soiled. Soiled beddings were addressed right away. S4 stated if they observed food on the bed, they would change the bedding or dust the food off, so the resident was not laying in it. Residents have scheduled showers, and the number of showers are determined based on their care plans. Staff #5 (S5) and the ED stated residents have been scheduled showers at least twice a week and have received more showers if needed. During today’s visit, LPA observed R1 to have clean bedding, clean clothing, and their room was previously cleaned the day prior.
Staff stated they received mandated training upon their employment to the facility, with S3 reporting that they received two (2) months of training before directly assisting residents. The facility used Relias, a training platform, to conduct and track staff training. The facility has also conducted monthly self-paced module training through Relias.
Report Continued on LIC 9099-C |