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32 | 10/20/2020 virtually, LPA Dulek conducted a telephone interview with the Administrator Eric Terrill, virtual tour of the facility at 11:06AM, and obtained pertinent documents. The following was then determined:
It was alleged that during the COVID-19 lock down, facility staff were not administering medications to the residents on time. Interviews revealed that during the time of the stay safe at home orders and guidance from Public Health to have residents isolate in their individual rooms, medication technicians took the medication carts and went room to room to administer medications. Staff that were interviewed indicated during that period of time, it was easier to administer medications timely, since all residents were in their rooms and did not have to be tracked down throughout the facility. Residents interviewed indicated their medications were brought to them on time daily, as scheduled. Residents indicated that the medication technicians do a good job and staff are always attentive to their needs. During today's visit, at 01:22PM, LPA Dulek, along with Resident Care Coordinator Diana Flores, reviewed medications for 3 residents. In reviewing electronic MAR records and prescription medications centrally stored at the facility, LPA found no discrepancies. All 3 of 3 residents' medications reviewed were stored and documented per regulation. Therefore, based on interview and medication review, although the allegation may be valid, at this time there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation: as thus, the allegation "residents' medication not administered as prescribed" is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
It was alleged that during the COVID-19 outbreak that the facility was not providing meals to the residents on time. Public Health had instructed the facility to close communal dining in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. During this time, dining room staff utilized a large hot food cart to deliver meals to individual resident rooms. Staff interviewed indicated that residents were able to order their meals, then all meals were prepared in the kitchen on individual plates before placing the plates onto the cart for delivery. Dining staff then passed out the prepared meals to all residents. Interview revealed that at times, residents chose not to eat right away upon delivery, but the staff would leave the meal in their room to eat at the resident's leisure. Dining staff would then inform care staff of those who did not eat immediately so care staff could follow up with the resident. Residents interviewed indicated they were happy with the food, food was delivered timely during COVID and they have no complaints regarding food. Based on interview, although the allegation may be valid, at this time there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred, therefore, the allegation that "facility not providing meals to residents in a timely manner is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Exit interview conducted with ED Chris Andersen. A copy of the report was provided. |