It was alleged that staff did not ensure resident had enough clothing. This investigation consisted of interviews with facility staff, residents, and records review. Interview with facility staff stated that the facility does not provide clothing for residents in care. However the facility licensee stated that resident (R1) arrived to the facility with very limited clothing supply, and the facility used their own funds to purchase clothing for the resident. Interview with 3 out of 4 residents in care reflected that residents have no concerns about not having adequate clothing, stating that their responsible parties purchase clothing on their behalf. Interview with resident (R1) indicated that the facility only provided used and donated clothing items to the resident. LPA reviewed records for resident (R1) which reflected that the facility Admissions Agreement does not indicate the facilities responsibility to provide clothing to residents in care, or specify an agreement that resident (R1) P&I funds should be used for clothing. Review of R1’s LIC 621 Client/Resident Personal Property and Valuables indicated that the resident arrived at the facility with very limited clothing items. Additional review of the LIC 405 Record of Client's/ Residents Safeguarded Cash Resources in R1’s file did not show that the facility handles cash for the resident. There is not enough information or evidence to corroborate this allegation, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

The investigation revealed the preponderance of evidence standards have not been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.