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32 | The investigation revealed the following: Regarding the allegation "Staff did not administer medication as prescribed to a resident in care", it is being alleged that a resident is not receiving a medication in a timely manner. LPA's record reviews revealed that two (2) out of 4 residents have showed that they have denied their medication during the month of December. Police report notes no evidence of elder abuse/crime against a resident in care. LPA observed a resident's behavior, which did not allow LPA to interview a resident. Interviews revealed that four (4) out of five (5) residents (R6-R9) and all four (4) staff (S1-S4) have denied the allegation has taken place. Based on record reviews, interviews, and LPA observation conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated.
Regarding the allegation "Staff did not ensure that medications were inaccessible to a resident in care.", it is being alleged that staff leave medication accessible to residents in care. LPA's observation of 4 rooms, number (#) 203, #201, #226, #208, did not reveal any medication being left accessible to residents in care. LPA's interviews revealed that 4 out of 4 staff (S1-S4) and four (4) out of five (5) residents (R6-R9) have denied the allegation has taken place. Based on LPA's observation and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated.
There have been zero (0) deficiencies cited during today's visit.
An exit interview was held with staff one, Maria Galvan - Executive Director (S1) and a copy of this report has been provided. |