INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:
Allegation: Staff do not provide adequate food service for the clients
It is alleged that facility is not providing food to the clients. LPA toured the facility grounds and saw a two day supply of non-perishables and a 7 day supply of non-perishables in the facility kitchen. There was a variety of different proteins, vegetables, snacks, soda, water and juices available. LPA reviewed facility menu, which gives a variety of options and changes weekly. LPA Cifuentes interviewed clients (C1-R4). Of those interviewed, two were unable to answer questions due to their diagnosis and the other two stated facility provided them with a variety of foods for all three meals as well as snacks, water and juice. LPA interviewed staff (S1-S5) regarding the allegation. All five staff stated the facility an adequate amount of food to the residents in care.
Based on information gathered, the Department did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
Allegation: Client is not provided comfortable accommodations while in care
It is alleged that facility is not providing a comfortable environment for the clients. LPA toured the facility grounds and saw a two day supply of non-perishables and a 7 day supply of non-perishables in the facility kitchen, there was a sufficient amount of linens available, bathrooms were clean and operational and facility ground were clean. LPA Cifuentes interviewed clients (C1-R4). Of those interviewed, two were unable to answer questions due to their diagnosis and the other two stated facility provided them with a comfortable environment. LPA interviewed staff (S1-S5) regarding the allegation. All five staff stated the facility an provided a comfortable environment for the clients.
Based on information gathered, the Department did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
Allegation: Uncleared adult is providing care and supervision
It is alleged that one of the staff in not fingerprint cleared and is working at the facility. LPA reviewed facility files and staff schedule, all staff currently employed are associated to the facility. LPA interviewed staff (S1-S5) regarding the allegation. All five staff stated they are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility.
Based on information gathered, the Department did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
Based on information gathered, the department did not find sufficient evidence to support allegations " Staff do not provide adequate food service for the client,” “Client is not provided comfortable accommodations while in care,” “Uncleared adult is providing care and supervision.”
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations, did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report left with Licensee Yosman Marroquin. |