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32 | incontinent, but are able to care for their own toileting needs. Staff interviewed stated that R1 prefers to sleep in and staff do attempt to remind R1 to shower and change their incontinence brief when they wake up in the morning. However, since R1 wakes up later than most residents, sometimes R1 leaves the facility before staff realize R1 is awake and staff are able to remind R1 to care for their own personal needs. R1 stated their laundry is washed every day, including their clothes and bedding. Interview revealed R1 used to have a shower aide who came to the facility to remind and assist R1 with showering, but this service has since ended. R1 stated they often refused shower even with the aide, since the shower was offered at a non-preferred time. Staff interviewed confirmed R1 frequently refuses showers, which has been communicated to R1's case manager. R1 reported they prefer to shower and dress themselves for privacy reasons. Interviews revealed R1 changes clothes multiple times a day and has clean clothes available in their room at all times. During today's visit, R1 appeared relatively clean and clothes were observed to be clean. R1's room appeared tidy and with no odors observed. Other residents interviewed indicated they have showers available at all times, as there are multiple functional shower rooms throughout the facility. Many residents interviewed did indicate they shower infrequently, however, all stated it is their choice when they take a shower. LPA observed staff washing laundry during the facility tour. LPA obtained a copy of the laundry schedule, which indicates there are five (5) resident rooms which have daily laundry service and the remaining rooms are washed once a week. The information obtained during the investigation did not include sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations"staff does not ensure residents' hygiene needs are being met" and "staff does not ensure residents are provided clean clothing" are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of today's report was provided via email. |