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32 | The investigation revealed the following: regarding the allegation “Staff do not ensure resident is bathed.” It is alleged that staff did not bathe R1 for several weeks. Four (4) out of the four (4) staff interviewed denied this allegation. Staff interviewed revealed that R1 is given bed baths every other day. Staff revealed that due to R1’s limited mobility and diagnosis, it is unsafe to move R1 into a shower chair. Staff revealed they document when all residents get bathed. During record review, LPA observed staffing notes that indicated R1 was provided bed baths regularly. Five (5) out of the five (5) residents interviewed denied this allegation. Residents interviewed revealed that staff assist them with bathing on a regular basis. R6 was unavailable to be interviewed during LPA’s visit. During tour of the facility LPA observed residents to be well groomed and did not observe residents to malodorous. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
“Staff do not meet resident's incontinence care needs.” It is alleged that staff are not meeting R1’s incontinence care needs. Four (4) out of the four (4) staff interviewed denied this allegation. Staff interviewed revealed that any residents that require assistance with toileting and incontinence, are assisted and changed at least every 2 hours. During record review, LPA observed staffing notes that indicated R1 is provided incontinence care on a regular basis. Five (5) out of the five (5) residents interviewed denied this allegation. Residents interviewed revealed staff assist them with toileting and changing their incontinence briefs. During tour of the facility LPA observed residents to be well groomed and did not observe residents to malodorous. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
“Staff do not reposition resident.” It is alleged that staff do not reposition R1. Four (4) out of the four (4) staff interviewed denied this allegation. Staff interviewed revealed that R1 is checked at least every 2 hours and always reposition every 2 hours. Staff revealed that they make attempts to bring R1 into the living room but R1 declines to be moved due to pain R1 experiences when they are moved. Five (5) out of the five (5) residents interviewed denied this allegation. Interview with R1 revealed that they don’t want to be moved too much due to pain in their lower back when moved out of their bed. R1 revealed staff does reposition them often. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided. No deficiencies were cited for this complaint investigation.
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