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32 | Continued from LIC 9099
Regarding allegation, “Staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner” - The complainant alleged that Resident #1 (R1) was observed with a swollen arm and staff did not seek timely medical attention. Interview with staff and record reviewed confirmed that staff were notified that R1’s right arm was swollen by R1’s responsible person on 07/17/2024 and a tele-visit was conducted with R1’s doctor. Staff interviewed reported that prior to 7/17/2023, R1’s arm was not observed to be swollen. Following the tele-visit on 07/17/2023, R1’s doctor order an x-ray; which was conducted at the facility once the order was approved. X-ray of R1’s arm did not reveal any issue. R1 was a resident in the memory care unit and has since passed away. Based on the above information gathered although the allegations may be valid, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred; therefore, the above allegation “Staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner” is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Regarding allegation, “Resident hygiene needs not met” - It was alleged that R1 was not cleaned up after a bowl incident (date unknown) and was observed with dry feces on the hand the following day. Staff interviewed denied the allegation and expressed that if a resident is in the room resident is checked on at least every two hours by staff. Staff interviewed reported that residents are not left unattended and are checked on and cleaned regularly. Staff denied allegation and stated that resident are kept clean and odor free. Staff expressed that resident do have accidents and are cleaned immediately when observed. Facility common areas, and random resident rooms were toured in the assisted living and memory care on 9/13/2023, and 10/24/23. During these visits, residents and common areas did not observe to be unkept. R1 was a resident in the memory care unit and has since passed away. Based on the above gathered although the allegations may be valid, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred; therefore, the above allegation “Staff leaves residents unattended” is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Continued on LIC 9099-C |