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32 | Continued LIC9099-C page 2.
Sign In and Out Sheet (dated 01/2025--02/2025), and Flex Note (2/17/2025, 02/21/2025, 03/01/2025, 03/02/2025, and 03/04/2025.
On 01/21/2026 & 01/26/2026, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., LPA Pamela Bunker conducted interviews with staff members #1–#4 (S1–S4) and with residents #2–#6 (R2–R6). Resident #1 (R1) was unavailable for an interview as they no longer reside at the facility. R1 transferring to a higher level of care facility.
The investigation revealed the following.
Allegation: Staff did not safeguard the resident’s personal belongings.
LPA Bunker interviewed staff members S1–S4. All four staff (4 out of 4) stated that facility staff safeguard residents’ personal belongings. They explained that the responsible party, not facility staff, handles R1’s laundry and is responsible for putting away the resident’s clothing and personal items. The responsible party reported that a pillowcase and sweater were missing. However, all four staff members 4 out of 4 stated they searched R1’s room and located both items in the resident’s closet; therefore, nothing was missing, and there was no need to document or report an incident.
The Department reviewed R1’s Safeguard for Personal Property form dated April 4, 2023. Staff S1–S4 reiterated that if any personal belongings are reported missing, they will conduct a search and replace items if necessary. All four staff members denied the allegation.
LPA Bunker also interviewed residents R2–R6. All five residents (5 out of 6) stated that staff safeguard their personal belongings and reported that nothing has gone missing. 5 out of 5 residents shared that staff are always available to assist and ensure their personal items are accounted for. R2–R6 denied the allegation.
Allegation: Staff did not give a resident water.
LPA interviewed staff members S1-S4 (S1–S4). All four staff members (4 out of 4) stated that facility staff provide residents with plenty of water to drink and that each resident has a pitcher of water in their room. S1 and S2 stated that the resident was not hospitalized for dehydration or lack of water but was hospitalized for a urinary tract infection (UTI). S1-S4 denied the allegation. LPA interviewed residents #2-6 (R2–R6). All five residents (R2-R6) stated that they receive plenty of water to drink and have a pitcher of water in their rooms. R2–R6 denied the allegation. See continued LIC9099-C page 3.
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