complaint·March 1, 2024

Interview with resident R#1 reveal that they received their medication as needed and med techs are making sure that they take the medication in their presence. Other residents interviewed did not express any concerns regarding their medication assistance. A review of medication records did not reveal any discrepancies. Based on observation, interviews and documents review there is an insufficient information to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. 2. Untrained staff assisting with medication It was alleged that Med - Techs ask caregivers to assist the residents with medications without the proper training. Staff interviews reveal that Med -Tech are not asking Caregiver to assist with medication. Staff indicated that some residents go to the Medication Room to receive their medication and they receive the pills from Med Techs only. Interview with resident R#1 reveal that they never received medication from a caregiver. Other residents also verified that medication was dispensed by the Med -Techs only. Document review revealed that medication records are completed and signed by Med Techs only and all Med Techs received required medication training. Based on observation, interviews and documents review there is an insufficient information to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. 3. Due to a lack of staff, residents are not assisted in timely manner It was alleged that due to lack of staff, residents are not showered timely and are not changed timely. (R#1) not checked on during the night and was left soiled all night. (R#2) was found with no brief. To investigate the allegation LPA Alvizar- Ettima interviewed staff and R#1 and R#2 residents. Resident R#1 reveal that they are very happy with staff help with incontinence care. Resident R#2 reveal that has never had an issue with incontinence care. Staff interviews reveal that staff assist in a timely manner and are fully staffed to assist residents with incontinence and showers. Staff interviews reveal that R#1 and R#2 are always assisted in a timely manner. Document review revealed that R#1 and R#2 do need incontinence assistance and received it as scheduled. Based on observation, interviews and documents review there is an insufficient information to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. 4. Staff smoking marijuana at the facility It was alleged that (S1) was smoking off a "weed pen". To investigate the allegation LPA Alvizar- Ettima interviewed staff and residents. Staff interviews reveal that staff are not smoking marijuana in the facility. Staff interviews reveal that they have not witness any other staff smoking marijuana. Interview with residents reveal that have not seen staff smoking marijuana. During inspection, LPA did not smell any marijuana in common areas of the facility. Based on observation and interviews there is an insufficient information to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.