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32 | Staff do not ensure residents’ hygiene needs are met.
It is alleged that the resident does not receive baths as needed. To investigate the allegation the LPA conducted interviews and requested records pertinent to the allegation. The residents’ interviews revealed that they receive showers two times a week and more if necessary. The facility administrator provided a calendar that indicates the day residents get assistance with showers, however the calendar did not indicate the time of the day when showers are provided. The interview with the staff revealed that they have scheduled days to assist residents with showers, and shower time is usually after breakfast or lunch. The staff stated that R1 required a two (2) person assist, and that the RP did not want a Hoyer being utilized for showers. The LPA interviewed the RP, and the RP stated that staff refused to give showers to R1 unless the RP was present. The RP stated that R1 is ambulatory with the assist of two (2) people.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, based on the interviews, and record review, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Staff did not follow residents’ needs and services plan.
It is alleged that the facility staff leave the resident unsupervised/unattended when the resident cannot be alone. To investigate the allegation the LPA reviewed pertinent records. Record review of the Physician’s Report (LIC 602) dated and signed on 09/20/2024, indicates that R1 is ambulatory, does not require continuous bed care, and is able to transfer independently to and from bed. The record review of the Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan (LIC 625) dated 11/26/2024, revealed that R1 needed total assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), was wheelchair bound and was non-ambulatory. Furthermore, the LIC 625 indicates that R1 needed assistance to attend activities in the Activity Room, staff was to assess R1’s needed due to R1 inability to express their needs, and staff was to assist with showers and medications and eating. However, the LIC 605 does not indicate that R1 cannot be left alone. The LIC 605 was signed by the RP and dated 11/26/2024.
Base on the information obtained through record review, there is not sufficient evidence to prove that R1 could not be left alone. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was issued.
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