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Resident was physically abused while in care.
On the allegation that a resident was physically abused while in care; it is the concern of the reporting party that the RP witnessed staff physically abusing an elderly resident. The reporting party did not specify how the physical abuse was being perpetrated, and neither identified the elderly resident. To investigate the allegation, LPA Urena conducted residents’ interviews and residents’ representative’s interviews. The interviews revealed that staff have not abused residents physically nor in any other way. Residents are happy with the care they receive from the staff and the Administrator. The LPA interviewed the RP and the RP denied witnessing any physical abuse. Staff denied being physically abusive towards residents in care. The Administrator stated that no concerns or reports of abuse have been brought up by residents or their representatives.
Based on the information obtained through interviews, residents reported that they are happy at the facility and denied any staff was physically abusing them. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Staff are denying a resident access to food.
On the allegation that staff are denying a resident access to food, it is the concern of the reporting party (RP) that staff are not allowing residents access to the kitchen until after 8:00 a.m. To investigate the allegation, LPA Urena conducted residents’ and staff interviews. The residents’ interviews revealed that they receive three meals a day plus they are offered several snacks throughout the day. If they get hungry, they can ask the staff for food. They are never denied food. The staff interviews revealed that they serve breakfast between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. lunch between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., snacks in between and dinner at around 5:00 p.m. The LPA interviewed the RP, and the RP recognized that the staff are trying to take care of R1’s health, and that they do not actually deny the food, and is more about the food being consumed late at night.
Based on the information obtained through interviews, RP denied being hungry or not having access to food or getting enough food during meals. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
No citations were issued. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was issued. |