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32 | In regard to the allegation” Staff neglect caused resident to develop a pressure injury “, It is alleged that staff neglect caused resident to develop a pressure injury. During interview with Administrator, and staff all three (3) stated that there has never been staff neglect and no resident has sustained any pressure injuries due to staff neglect. Interview with Administrator revealed that R1 had a boil that hospice was aware of and treating there was never any documents stating that it was a pressure injury. R1’s paperwork was destroyed when house had flood damage caused by storm Hilary in 2023 furthermore resident moved out February 25th,2023 and Per section 87506(e) Resident Records Original records or photographic reproductions shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years following termination of service to the resident. LPA contacted witness #1 and asked for any documents to be sent via email and LPA received pictures and hospice care center information. LPA contacted hospice care center provided by W1 and they are no longer in service LPA reviewed four (4) residents’ files and did not see any doctor or hospital paperwork indicating untreated pressure, injuries or wounds. All four files reviewed indicated residents are receiving hospice care and no reports of any pressure injuries are indicated in there hospice folders. R2 is being treated for a foot wound that he/she was admitted to the facility with but is being treated correctly and notated by hospice agency. During interviews with residents three (3) out of four (4) stated they have never developed any pressure injuries and staff does not neglect them. R3 stated that he /she has a button and when pressed staff comes. One (1) resident was confused by questions and did not answer LPA.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Nilda Agtang Caregiver, and a copy of this report was provided.
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