Incident investigation·January 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit for an  incident reports received at the Regional Office on 01/17/2023. Upon arrival LPA met with Administrator Clarita Zinkofsky and explained the reason for the visit. The incident report was authored by Administrator who  indicated that on 01/12/2023,  the private caregiver of Resident 1 (R1) alleged that Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) physically abused R1 while in care. No  date and time of abuse was indicated. According to incident report, the  Administrator contacted the responsible party of R1 and the  Hospice nurse visited the facility  to evaluate R1. No potential or  immediate concerns were found by hospice at that time. At approximately 9am, LPA interviewed staff, (3) residents and reviewed and obtained pertinent documents relevant to the incident. Further investigation  is required at this time. Exit interview conducted and report issued to Administrator.