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Per interview, they observed facility staff use the hoyer lift appropriately with 2 staff members. Based on interviews and record review, Department is unable to determine if R1's bruising resulted from staff transfers or from another source.
Based on conflicting interview statements, record review, and observations made, this allegation is Unsubstantiated.
“Facility did not ensure maintenance of resident’s personal care equipment”- Complaint alleged that R1’s airflow mattress was broken and caused R1’s pressure injury to worsen. Per complaint, R1’s airflow mattress was broken for over a month and the facility did not notice. Interview conducted with a witness revealed that R1’s airflow mattress was observed to have a deformity in the center. Per interview, R1’s mattress was ordered through a third party vendor for medical equipment and R1’s responsible party contacted the vendor for a new one. Interview further revealed that R1’s mattress was not replaced after a week and that the vendor stated that it was back-ordered. Per interview, the third party vendor did not notify R1’s responsible party or facility staff about the mattress.
Interview conducted with Licensees stated that the facility was not allowed to communicate with R1's Primary Care Physician or medical professional team and that all communication regarding medical care was done through R1’s responsible party.
Review of facility notes revealed that on 05/25/2025, R1's responsible party reported to facility management about R1's malfunctioning mattress and that that they would replace it. Review of mattress service receipts showed that on 06/06/2025, R1's mattress was delivered and installed.
Based on interviews conducted, record review, and observations made, this allegation is Unsubstantiated.
“Facility does not have enough staff for resident care needs” - Complaint alleged that the facility was observed to only have one staff member in the home on the following dates: 10/11/24, 10/26/24, 11/2/24, 11/9/24, 11/16/24, 11/23/24, 11/30/24, 12/7/24, 12/14/24, 12/16/24, 2/8/25, 2/28/25, 3/2/25, 4/14/25. Per complaint, R1 required two-person assistance. Review of R1’s care plan dated 08/25/2023 stated that R1 requires stand-by assistance for their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and had a one-on-one private caregiver.
Interview conducted with Licensees and Administrator stated that if a staff member is unable to work or calls in for their day shift, a night shift staff member will stay over to cover care. Interviews also revealed that the Administrator will take over direct care if a staff member is unavailable. 8 of 8 interviews with facility staff and witnesses stated that the facility had at least 2 staff members at the facility, with 1 of 8 interviews stating that they have seen at least 3 or 4 staff members at the home.
Continued on LIC9099C
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