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32 | The Department has investigated the complaint alleging that resident missed medical appointments. LPA De Perio conducted file reviews and interviews with residents, and staff, and it was reported that residents have their family take them to their appointments or are able to independently attend appointments on their own. On 12/20/22, per facility, the responsible party had scheduled an appointment on behalf of the resident, however, did not show up to pick the resident up. On 12/27/22, the reporting party stated that the facility is still “denying” taking the resident to appointments, of which on 1/23/22, the facility reiterated to responsible party that they are unable to do so due to the residents behaviors. In addition, per facility admission agreement, it states that the facility will take measures to ensure that the resident will keep all medical and dental appointments. LPA conducted a total of 6 interviews, and 3 out of the 6 interviews conducted denied that any appointments were missed, and the 3 remaining interviews did not corroborate with the allegation due unavailability and having no knowledge in relation to the allegation. In addition, the facility agreement also states that the facility will assist in arranging outside transportation to ensure that appointments are kept, and the remaining 3 interviews did not with the allegation due to either not having knowledge in relation to the allegation, or due to unavailability. The facility also expressed that if a resident is exhibiting physical behaviors that are “dangerous” (such as: kicking, punching, pushing), then the facility will inform the resident’s responsible party in order to coordinate ways and agree on a plan, to ensure that the resident is able to attend the appointment. Based on the information gathered during the investigation and review of documents obtained, LPA is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this reported was provided to the facility.
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