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Allegation- Staff do not ensure resident's toileting needs are being met. UNFOUNDED
The Department conducted interviews and reviewed facility records and conducted interviews with residents and staff. The allegation did not reveal any evidence to support staff failing to respond timely to residents’ alerts or not assisting them with toileting needs. Information obtained during the investigation indicated that staff responded appropriately and within required time frames when residents needed assistance. There were no observations, documentation, or credible statements to substantiate the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be UNFOUNDED.
Allegation- Licensee does not ensure staff have required training. UNFOUNDED
During the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and reviewed documentation pertinent to the investigation. Record review reflected that facility has proper documentation for staff training per requirements. Staff interviews indicated that they received all required in-services and training upon hire and on-going basis per job duties and there were no issues with this. Based on this information, this allegation is UNFOUNED.
Allegation- Staff are not following universal precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Unfounded
During the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and reviewed documentation pertinent to the investigation. Based on observation, record review, and statement reviewed, the facility was following universal precautions to address any outbreaks at the facility. In the event of any outbreaks, facility notifies all residents and staff per facility’s protocol and notifies all required agencies and follow required guidelines. Facility has required PPE supplies to address such issues as needed. Based on this information, allegation is Unfounded.
Allegation- Staff do not ensure resident received medical care in a timely manner. UNFOUNDED
Based on interviews with four (4) staff and four (4) residents, the Department determined that there are enough staff present to meet the needs of the residents in care and that staff seek timely medical attention. Staff stated they know the protocol on how to address any medical intervention, and residents had no concerns with timely medical attention. Therefore, the allegations are UNFOUNDED.
Based on the information obtained, these allegations are 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 a copy of this report was provided.
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