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32 | Regarding allegation: Staff does not provide adequate supervision resulting in resident falling
It is alleged that Staff does not provide adequate supervision resulting in resident falling. It is alleged that R1 has experienced falls while living at the facility due to lack of care and supervision. On 8/30/2025, R1 fell forward from edge of bed. Resident evaluation was performed, and resident was able to move all extremities without pain. On 8/31/2025, R1’s doctor’s nurse practitioner examined R1 on a video call and determined that there was no need for hospital visit. On 9/22/2025, R1 experienced another fall while transferring from recliner with staff assistance. R1 was transported to hospital. Investigation consisted of interviews with staff, residents, and review of R1 facility file. LPA was unable to interview R1 since R1 was in hospital during initial visit, and on today’s visit, R1 is no longer residing at facility. During interview with the residents, three (3) out of fifteen (15) residents experienced a fall at the facility. R7 stated that R7 did not need assistance after fall, R15 did not recall details of fall, and R14 stated that R14 lost balance. Twelve (12) out of fifteen (15) residents stated that residents don’t need supervision or were not able to respond whether residents needed supervision. R1, R7, R9, and R14 stated that staff take good care and supervise residents. During record’s review, R1’s physician’s report and R1’s appraisal reports, it revealed that R1 is non-ambulatory and has no history of fall. During interview with staff, eight (8) out of eight (8) staff denied the above allegations. S1 stated that the facility has twelve (12) caregivers, two (2) med-techs, and two (2) supervisors in the morning and afternoon shifts. The facility has a policy of a wellness check every 2 hours. S4 and S5 stated that there is enough staff to provide supervision for residents. Staff stated that facility protocol is to always evaluate residents after sustaining a fall and transport residents to hospital for evaluation if necessary. Based upon the investigation, client and staff interviews, document review, and LPA observations, the facility provides adequate supervision to residents in care.
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