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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation – Staff did not prevent a resident from sustaining an unexplained injury.
It is alleged that R1 has left under eye bruising.
On 06/13/2025 at 2:50 PM, LPA conducted a records review of R1’s file. In the review of R1's records, LPA discovered the LIC 624 was faxed to the Department on 06/03/2025 at 2:57pm which states R1 woke up with bruising under his left eye. Resident didn't not complain of pain, discomfort nor distress. R1 stated he slept with glasses the night before and noticed it and took them off.
On 06/13/2025, the department interviewed the Administrator (A1)between the hours of 1:30pm - 1:42pm. A1 stated being aware of unknown bruising under left eye of R1. A1 stated the facility submitted an incident report to the department.
Between the hours of 11:53am -1:17pm, LPA interviewed Staff 1 (S1) - Staff 7 (S7) regarding the allegation. 1 of 7 staff confirmed the allegation. 6 of 7 staff were unaware the allegation. The remaining 1 of 7 staff did not confirm or deny the allegation due to not observing or being present during the time.
Between the hours of 10:44am - 11:38am, LPA interviewed 8 residents (R1–R8) about the allegation. 1 of 8 residents is aware the allegation and the resident acknowledge the bruise but is unaware of how they received the bruising under left eye. 6 of 8 residents denied the allegation. 1 of 8 residents didn’t confirm nor deny the allegation.
Based on records review, interviews, and observation, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegation mentioned above. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with Fabiola Marciano, Executive Director and a copy of this report was provided.
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