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32 | INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:
Allegation: Staff did not seek medical attention for resident in a timely manner.
The complaint alleges that facility staff failed to promptly seek medical attention for Resident #1 (R1). Reports indicated that (R1) was very sick, yet the staff did not take any action to treat the illness. (R1) is experiencing cold symptoms and, although other residents are also ill, suspects it may be COVID-19, which raises concerns given (R1's) other underlying health issues. No additional information regarding this situation was provided.
On October 03, 2025, and October 21, 2025, between 09:50 AM and 03:45 PM, the Department interviewed staff members identified as Staff #1 through Staff #4. Four (4) out of the four (4) staff members could not support the allegation. Each of them confirmed that no COVID-19 cases had been reported among the facility's residents or staff. Staff members (S1-S4) stated that the facility continues to take proactive measures to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, practice good hygiene, wear masks, maintain distance from individuals who are ill, and isolate those individuals when necessary. According to the information from (S1-S4), (R1) is independent and capable of self-care with no requirement of assistance with activities of daily living, leave the facility every day, and do not have any mental health conditions. (R1) only requires assistance with daily medication administration. (S1-S4) confirmed that (R1) exhibited no symptoms of cold or flu, and no symptoms were ever observed that would require immediate medical attention. (S1-S3) reported the residents are actively monitored for cold or flu symptoms. When symptoms are observed, primary physicians are promptly notified. Should these symptoms persist for multiple days, hospitalization may be necessary, as recommended by the physician.
On October 03, 2025, and October 21, 2025, between 9:35 AM and 03:45 PM, the Department interviewed resident members identified Resident #1 through Resident #10 (R1-R10). Nine (9) out of the ten (10) resident members could not corroborate this allegation. Eight (8) out of the ten (10) confirmed that they receive adequate medical attention and that staff are responsive to their medical needs. (R2), who shares a room with (R1), denied claims that (R1) is ill or showing symptoms of a cold or flu. (R2) stated that (R2) would generally be aware of (R1)'s health condition, given our close living quarters, and that (R2) would report to staff immediately if either of them was ill.
(Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C)
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