It was alleged that staff is smoking inside of a resident's room. It was reported that staff smokes a vape inside the resident’s room. Interviews conducted revealed that the facility maintains a no-smoking policy within the building, with designated smoking areas located outside. During staff interviews, employees demonstrated awareness of the facility’s smoking policy and stated that they have not observed any staff smoking inside the facility at any time. During resident interviews, residents reported that neither residents nor staff are allowed to smoke indoors. Residents indicated that the courtyard is the only area where they have observed other residents smoking, though not staff. Furthermore, five out of five residents interviewed stated that they have not observed any staff smoking in bedrooms and expressed no concerns regarding staff in the facility. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation “staff is smoking inside of a resident's room” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

It was also alleged that staff made inappropriate comments to a resident in care. It was reported that a staff member told a resident that they could assist them with showering at any time and made additional comments about bending over. Interviews conducted with staff revealed that they have not observed any other staff making inappropriate comments to residents. Staff stated that information tends to spread quickly when residents talk among themselves; however, they reported that no other residents have reported concerns about staff making inappropriate comments. Interviews conducted with residents indicated that they have not observed staff making inappropriate comments or behaving inappropriately in any way, and they denied experiencing any such behavior themselves. Furthermore, five out of five residents interviewed reported no concerns regarding how staff treat them. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore allegation “staff made inappropriate comments to a resident in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

No citations issued at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.