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32 | neglect or abuse. Administrator stated that the injury to R1 must've occurred at the dialysis center or on route there because when R1 left the facility, R1 had no injuries. Interview with R1's family deny the allegation of neglect or abuse, also stating injuries could have been sustained in route to the dialysis center. When family last seen R1, no wounds to R1's arm were observed. Interviews with five residents do not corroborate with the allegation of neglect of abuse. R1 stated injury to left arm occurred at the dialysis center.
Review of the Incident Report (IR), submitted by the administrator on 07/29/26 reveal that the IR was being submitted to document that the redness and wounds to R1's arms were not sustained at the facility, but associated with R1's dialysis treatments as R1 goes for dialysis treatment three times per week. When R1 returns to the facility, R1 would complain that these bandages causes discomfort. Law Enforcement were also notified on 07/29/26 to follow up with R1's mark or wound to the arm. They concluded with no evidence of elder abuse.
Based on the department’s observations, interviews and record review which were conducted, there was insufficient evidence to prove that Resident sustained an injury due to staff neglect or physical abuse. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
Regarding allegation: Staff did not meet a resident's hygiene needs while in care, it was reported that during R1’s dialysis appointment, R1 had a strong body odor possibly by not being properly bathed or washed. Interviews with the administrator and staff deny this allegation. No shower logs or schedule is maintained by staff, but according to both the administrator and staff, R1 has home health to assist with bathing. In addition to home health, facility staff also assists R1 with bathing twice a week, or as needed if R1 has an accident due to incontinent care. Interview with R1's family reveal no complaints or concerns regarding care and supervision that the facility provides. Interview with five residents deny any allegations of their needs not being met. Residents expressed no complaints or concerns regarding the care and supervision provided. Moreover, interview with R1 confirm that their needs, including hygiene needs are met.
Based on the department’s observations, interviews and record review which were conducted, there was |