It was also alleged that staff are not properly trained to administer residents’ medications. It was reported that S1 has not completed the necessary training to be a medication technician and administer medication to residents. Interviews conducted with staff revealed that training is given to all staff upon hiring. Additionally, staff stated they are required to complete the online training assigned as well as the week of shadowing different staff members prior to being able to start providing care to residents. Records review revealed that facility now utilizes Care Academy as it transitioned to the new management; however, the facility was using the services provided from Relias. Nevertheless, the facility maintains copies of all completed training from their staff. Additionally, review of S1’s training folder revealed that S1 has completed sixty-five out of the sixty-seven training's listed under S1’s Care Staff Initial Training Curriculum. Furthermore, the training that has been completed include all the necessary training on assisting with the administration of medication and the hours from shadowing another care staff. Based on records review and interviews conducted, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to support the allegation of “staff are not properly trained to administer residents’ medications”. Therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

(Report Continued on LIC 9099C...)

It was further alleged that staff eats resident’s food and staff inappropriately cleaned the dining room tables at the facility. It was reported that S2 has eaten the resident’s food and has been seen cleaning the dining room tables with the floor broom. Interviews with staff revealed that the maintenance director trains all staff in housekeeping at least once a month. The training is conducted with all staff on properly cleaning and maintaining the work area, which includes handling and storing chemicals as they are providing care inside the memory care unit. Additionally, staff stated that residents’ food does not get touched by the staff unless they are assisting the residents during their mealtimes. In addition, staff denied seeing S2 eating the resident’s food and cleaning the dining room tables inappropriately. Furthermore, interviews conducted with family members revealed they had no concerns about the facility staff. Based on the information obtained and reviewed, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to support the allegation of “staff eats residents’ food” and “staff inappropriately cleaned the dining room tables at the facility”. Therefore, these allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

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

Although the allegation was Substantiated. The department may prohibit any person from continuing employment if they have engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either the people of this state or an individual in, or receiving services from, the facility… has already been cited on a previous visit from 12/04/2023.

Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights and report were reviewed, and a copy was issued.