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LPA interviewed R1, R2 and R2’s responsible party (I1). 3 of 3 individuals stated that the staff were not rough with them, nor were R1 and R2 left soiled for extended periods of time. LPA also observed staff with residents during care and transfers and did not witness any rough handling or treatment. Staff used two-person assists when transferring resident from wheelchair to chair and hygiene care was provided. Based on interviews with residents in care and/or their responsible parties and LPA’s observations the allegations that Staff are handling residents in a rough manner and Staff are leaving residents soiled for an extended amount of time are unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.
The complaint alleges that Staff did not administer medication as prescribed. The RP states that staff have been crushing residents’ medications. LPA interviewed 4 of 8 residents. 4 of 4 residents stated they did not receive any crushed medications. LPA also interviewed 3 staff members who give medications. 3 of 3 staff members stated that they do not crush medications unless ordered. A review of medication orders shows that there are currently no orders for crushed medications. In addition, LPA did not observe any devices or mortar and pestles for the purpose of crushing medications. Based on the review of the medication orders and the interviews with staff and residents the allegation that Staff did not administer medications as prescribed is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
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