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Staff stated that once the pull cord is pulled it will go to any staff who has a pager. Pager gives the location.
Interview with Resident R1 who stated that the pull cord is working and staff always assist right away.
Resident's R2-R9 stated the pull cord is working well and response time is quick.
It should also be noted that findings were delivered 05/13/2025 for Staff do not answer resident's calls for assistance timely. This allegation was Unsubstantiated.
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.
In regards to the allegation Staff did not ensure leaks were fixed timely, based on facility tour, interviews and information gathered it was observed by the LPA tour on the initial visit 11/26/2024 that there were no leaks.
Interview with Health Services Coordinator Laura Sanchez who stated that. any leak is fixed right away.
Staff S2 stated that any leaks are fixed within the hour and said they hadn't had one in awhile.
Interview with Staff S3 who is Maintenance Director who stated that there are no leaks he is aware of and if there was you would see them now.
Interview with Resident's R1- R 9 who all stated they didn't observe any leaks.
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.
In regards to the allegation Staff did not ensure alarmed exit doors work properly at all times, the complaint findings dated 12/10/2024 were previously addressed with Substantiated findings by LPA Pena. COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 28-AS-20241001133551.
It notes that S1 stated that what she thinks happened was that R1 went out the back gate and the alarm did not go off. S1 showed LPA how the back gate’s alarm work and it involved 4 steps to secure the gate. S1 indicated that someone must have missed a step or two in locking it, hence the alarm failed to go off. LPA observed that the back gate leads to a driveway towards the main road next to the freeway.
The facility rosters dated 10/03/2024 specified a total of 19 memory care residents including R1, 7 caregivers and 3 med techs assigned on different shifts in the memory care unit. However, when R1 wandered away from the facility on 9/30/2024, there were only (2) caregivers and (1) med tech working. Therefore, there was sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of lack of supervision which led to R1 wandered from the facility.
Based on LPA’s observations and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.
It should be noted no deficiency issued at today's visit. Prior investigation on 09/30/2024 and 10/3/24 LPA Pena Substantiated and issued deficiency.
In regards to the allegation Residents have unexplained bruises based on interviews conducted and information gathered Resident's R1- R9 all stated they do not have unexplained bruises and have not seen anyone with Unexplained bruises. Also stated that staff have not told them to cover up bruises.
Staff stated that they had not covered up residents bruising.
Said if skin tear they may wear a hospital protective sleeve, but never anything malicious.
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.
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