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32 | Regarding the allegation “Staff neglect resulted in a resident sustaining a pressure injury”, it is being alleged that due to staff neglect a resident has developed a pressure injury. Record reviews of the resident’s files have indicated that resident one (R1) has been visited by a hospice agency, beginning on 11/07/26. The number of visits are listed as follows: 11/07/25, 11/09/25, 11/12/25, 11/13/25, 11/18/25, 11/20/25, 11/21/25. During these visits R1 has received wound care and skin protectant has been applied, along with other physician’s orders which include repositioning R1 at least once every two hours. Interviews revealed that all six (6) residents (R2-R7), one (1) witness (W1) and all four (4) staff (S2-S5) have denied the allegation has taken place. Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated.
Regarding the allegation “Staff do not properly reposition a resident while in care”, it is being alleged that staff rarely reposition residents in care. Record reviews of Beacon Hospice Care Inc. have indicated that staff are to reposition a resident at least once every two hours. Interviews revealed that all six (6) residents, one (1) witness and all four (4) staff have denied the allegation has taken place. Due to R1 having always been together with family (R2), family has reported any discomfort R1 has had. Furthermore, W1 has clarified that they too were present during the period of November, 2025. Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated.
Regarding the allegation “Staff do not timely address a resident's change in medical condition”, it is being alleged that a resident is not receiving wound care for their injury. Record reviews of Beacon Hospice Care Inc. have indicated that resident has been visited by a hospice agency, beginning on 11/07/26. The number of visits are listed as follows: 11/07/25, 11/09/25, 11/12/25, 11/13/25, 11/18/25, 11/20/25, 11/21/25. Furthermore, R1 has also been visited by a home health agency, prior to hospice initiation, on 10/23/25 for wound care. Interviews revealed that all six (6) residents (R2-R7), one (1) witness (W1) and all four (4) staff (S2-S5) have denied the allegation has taken place. Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated. Report continues, please see LIC9099-C.
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