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32 | INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:
Allegation: The facility telephone is in disrepair.
The details of the complaint allege the facility had technical related telephone issues. The complaint states it is impossible to get a hold of staff. The complaint states that three months have passed and the issue persists.
The Department interview staff #1 (S1) who was named by the complainant explains that the facility's mainline for the Front Desk/Concierge is always operable. The general hours for the front desk are 8:30 am through 5:30 pm. Any incoming calls after 5:30 pm through 8:30 am are considered after hours. These calls are answered by the evening staff on two portable telephones. However, when several incoming calls come through the mainline after hours at the same time; the calls are then routed back to the mainline for callers to leave a voicemail message. An interview with staff #2 (S2) confirmed that the internal telephone system has always worked. (S1-S3) all verified when multiple incoming calls are received after hours at the same time; the calls will be routed back to the front desk and the caller will be given an option to leave a message. The overflow of incoming calls after hours if not answered by a staff person; calls will be directly routed to the front desk or now have the option to be routed to the medical technician department. Interviews with resident #1-#3 (R1-R3) all expressed their satisfaction, contentment, and gratification with staff. (R1-R3) all gave compliments on how the staff is responsive and accessible in all forms of communications. The Department was provided a telephone log for dates the complainant alleges the phone system was in disrepair. Evidence show calls were received by the facility and the phone system was in working condition. The caller terminated the calls. Based on information gathered, an inspection of the facility, observation, analysis of (R1)'s service records, and interviews conducted, the Department found no evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation, did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
No deficiencies were cited during this visit.
An exit interview was conducted with Kristin Beck, and a copy of the report was provided. |