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32 | LPA investigated allegation, “Staff do not follow hygiene procedures”. Relevant party stated staff do not always adhere to proper hand hygiene, sanitation, personal protective equipment requirements, and other required health and safety procedures, placing residents at risk. Relevant party gave no specific details or staff members. LPA interviewed Gemma Lopez, Health Care director, and she stated training is provided to staff on proper hygiene procedures. Gemma stated she has not observed and nothing has been reported to her that staff are not washing their hands properly or that hygiene procedures are not being followed. LPA interviewed 3 care staff in which they stated they have been given training on proper hygiene procedures and they wash their hands frequently and use gloves during care. Staff stated they have no observed any incidents of other staff not following hygiene procedures. Due to the information gathered, LPA finds allegations to be unfounded.
LPA investigated allegation, “Staff do not provide a safe environment for residents”. Relevant party stated staff members have been subjected to verbal abuse, threats, and other inappropriate behaviors without proper documentation, follow-up, behavior tracking, or implementation of interventions to protect staff and residents. Relevant party stated that this creates an unsafe work environment and may impact on the quality of resident care. Relevant party gave no specific details or specific staff or residents. LPA interviewed Gemma Lopez, health care director, and she is not aware of any incidents that have impacted the residents’ quality of care. LPA interviewed 3 care staff in which they stated there have not been any verbal abuse, threats, or other inappropriate behaviors by staff. LPA interviewed 2 residents in care in which they stated the staff treat them with kindness and provide them with care whenever they are in need. Residents stated they have had no issues with the staff. Due to the information gathered, LPA finds allegations to be unfounded.
The allegation is UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.
Exit interview was conducted and copy of report provided. |