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32 | *9099C-2... Allegation: Licensee does not ensure that the facility has enough staff to meet the needs of resident(s) in care. The allegation states there is insufficient staffing to provide care to all the residents.
One staff stated on 9/17/24 that there is sufficient staffing with (1) staff scheduled per shift, as there are currently (3) residents and no residents who required a two-person transfer. (2) of the (3) residents use a walker and (1) resident is ambulatory. This staff stated NOC staff are "on-call" and will rest in the common area if a resident requests assistance. Another staff stated on 12/2/24 that there are normally (2) staff scheduled, but today the Administrator is covering. This staff stated there are currently not any residents who are two-person transfers. During the NOC shift, there are either 1-2 staff scheduled.
Residents (2) stated there are usually (2) staff working on each shift, but sometimes there is (1) if there are less residents. One resident stated she is very independent and doesn't need much assistance, but she sees other residents receive assistance when it's requested. This resident indicated they receive prompt assistance when it's requested with one resident stating she rarely asks for assistance during the NOC shift, but when she does, she is promptly attended to. A family member that visits regularly stated there are 1-2 staff at each time he visits and staffing appears to be sufficient.
Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED -meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
Allegation: Licensee does not ensure that there is an adequate amount of supplies available to provide care to residents while in care. The allegation states the facility has minimal sheets, towels, disposables, wipes and equipment on hand.
LPA toured the facility on 9/17/24 and on 12/2/24 and observed sufficient amounts of sheets, towels, blankets, disposable wipes and Depends (diapers) on hand. Additionally, gloves, sanitizer and PPE supplies were observed. The Ombudsman conducted a tour on 9/16/24 and did not observe any concerns.
One staff,who was interviewed on 9/17/24, stated families are asked to provide Depends (diapers) but the facility has an emergency supply if needed.
*cont on 9099C-3. |