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32 | At 3:38 PM, the LPA conducted a face time interview with Resident #1 (R1) and Individual #1 (I1), whom is a family member of R1. During the visit, the LPA also requested facility records for R1, including medical records, medication records, needs and service plan, and staff schedule which were received on approximately 03/19/2021.
On 12/09/2021, a subsequent inspection was conducted at the facility location under the current license number 565850169 and met with current Administrator at the time, Martha Berard. The LPA reviewed records for R1 and conducted an interview with Staff #1 (S1). On 01/09/2023 and 01/11/2023, LPA Lopez attempted to conduct a telephone interview with Staff #2 (S2) but was unsuccessful.
The allegation of ‘Staff failed to follow physician’s orders when assisting the resident with medications’ alleges when staff gave R1 their medication, R1 was allowed to "choose" which medications R1 wanted to take. Interviews and medication record review revealed R1 refuses to take their medication often and would refuse all their medications not just certain medication. The medication records for the month of February 2021 revealed R1 refused all their medications approximately seven times. During the interview with I1, I1 stated they visit R1 often and never observed staff ask R1 which medication they wanted to take. LPA attempted to interview the med-tech who was working during the time, the complainant stated the incident occurred but was unable to obtain an interview. Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation ‘Staff failed to follow physician’s orders when assisting the resident with medications. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
The allegation of ‘Staff failed to assist the resident with the self-administration of medication’ alleges staff attempted to leave medications with R1’s private caregiver to give to R1. Interviews with I1 revealed facility staff always stay with R1 when giving R1 their medications. LPA attempted to interview the med-tech who was working when the private caregiver was working but was unable to obtain an interview. Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation of ‘Staff failed to assist the resident with the self-administration of medication’. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Report continued on LIC 9099-C.
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