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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conclude the investigation of and deliver findings to the above-mentioned complaint. LPA met with Administrator, Ahmad Abdallatef, who was informed of the reason for today's visit. The investigation consisted of interviews with clients, witnesses and staff.
It is alleged that resident is being held at the facility against their will. Interview with resident 1 (R1) stated that staff does not allow R1 to attend church or go to the bank. LPAs interviewed five (5) out of five (5) residents in care and three (3) out of four (4) residents stated they are able to leave whenever they want. One resident (R4) refused to answer. Interview with staff revealed that residents are allowed leave the facility, they take the resident on outing and they are not being held against their will. Interview with witnesses (W1) and (W2) revealed that R1 receives visits and goes on outing with family.
It is alleged that staff is not allowing resident access to resident’s funds. Interview with R1 stated that staff did not take them to the bank to get their funds. Interview with staff 1 (S1) revealed that the facility does not handle any resident in care funds. All monies are either issued on a debit card or the resident responsible party handles their funds. Interviews with five (5) out of five (5) residents revealed the three residents stated they have full access to the funds. One (1) resident refused to respond. Interviews with W1 and W2 revealed that the family handles funds for R1.
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