Interviews conducted indicated that staff were properly trained on g-tube feedings both using videos and in person visual trainings. Staff were not conducting feedings by themselves, staff were only assisting resident R1 in the feedings as R1 was still able to do most of the preparation and feeding themselves. Records reviewed indicated that feedings were documented and were done appropriately based on R1’s physician orders. All training for g-tube feedings were documented. Therefore, the allegation facility staff performed g-tube feedings for resident without training or supervision from a skilled professional is unfounded.

Staff are not adequately trained to safely assist residents with prescribed medications

Interviews conducted indicated that all staff are trained on how to properly dispense medications to residents. Staff are able to have hands on training as well to help ensure ability. Facility has procedures in place for medication passes to ensure that all medications are documented and given to the correct resident at the correct time of day. Records reviewed indicated that all staff have proper initial medication training and continuing education on dispensing medications. Staff understand the importance of properly giving medication and show their knowledge in the written question sheets in their training files. Therefore, the allegation staff are not adequately trained to safely assist residents with prescribed medications is unfounded.

Staff conduct poses a risk to residents in care

Interview with Administrator and assistant Administrator indicated that there have been no altercations between staff to their knowledge. There also has not been any altercations between the residents or staff and residents. Interviews with Resident R2 and Staff member S1 indicated there have no altercations between staff or staff and residents. Therefore, the allegation staff conduct poses a risk to residents in care is unfounded.

Based on records reviewed and interviews, LPA finds the above allegations to be UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted with the Administrator. Copy of report was given to facility.