complaint·October 31, 2024

Based on interviews and record review, there is not enough information to verify the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. --- Staff did not assist resident with oxygen. It was alleged that staff does not check resident's oxygen. To investigate the allegation, on 07/24/2024 LPA interviewed three (03) staff from around 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM and interviewed seven (07) residents from around 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. During interviews with staff, all staff stated they check on residents’ oxygen a minimum three (03) times a day. During interviews with residents, all residents stated they are unaware of how often staff check on residents’ oxygen tanks. Based on interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. ---Staff providing resident's oxygen to another resident in care. It was alleged that resident’s oxygen has been used in other residents’ rooms. To investigate the allegation, on 07/24/2024 LPA interviewed three (03) staff from around 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM and interviewed seven (07) residents from around 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. During interviews with staff, all staff stated that they do not share R1’s oxygen with other residents. During interviews with residents, all residents stated they are not aware of oxygen tanks being shared. Based on interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. (CONT on LIC9099-C) ---Staff chemically restrained resident. It was alleged that staff admitted to "over medicating" resident. To investigate the allegation, on 07/24/2024 LPA requested pertinent documents at 11:00 AM, interviewed three (03) staff from around 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM and interviewed seven (07) residents from around 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A review of the facility’s Medication Administration Records revealed that residents are being given medications as prescribed. During interviews with staff, all staff stated they do not over medicate residents and give residents their medications as prescribed. During interviews with residents, all residents stated they get their medications as prescribed and do not feel over medicated. Based on record review and interviews, there is not enough information to verify the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. No health and safety hazards were noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.