complaint·August 16, 2022

Allegation: Administrator worked while infected with COVID 19. Staff interviews revealed that the Facility Administrator has not been infected with COVID 19. Per Administrator, Administrator has not been diagnosed with COVID 19. Administrator indicated Administrator left out of town on 12/05/2021 and prior to departure and return, COVID 19 testing was required. Administrator indicated there were a total of (3) COVID 19 tests administered (first) was administered (1) week prior to the departure, (second) was administered on 12/05/2021 and the (third) was administered on 12/09/22 (upon return) which all tested negative for COVID-19. Administrator also provided proof of receiving both COVID 19 vaccines (01/29/21 and 02/19/21) and booster (10/14/21). Interviewed Residents were unable to answer this question as they are diagnosed with Dementia. Staff interviews do not corroborate this allegation. Allegation: Staff did not report COVID 19 positive. Staff interviews revealed that the Facility Administrator, staff nor Residents have not been infected with COVID 19. Administrator indicated all staff continued to work with Residents as they were not COVID 19 positive. Interviewed Residents were unable to answer this question as they are diagnosed with Dementia. Staff interviews do not corroborate this allegation. Allegation: Staff are not feeding the resident properly. Staff interviews revealed that R-1 was a slow eater. Staff interviews indicated R-1 was not on a special diet and will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to finish R-1's meal. Staff interviews also revealed that staff maintained a log documenting R-1's meal consumption. Per staff interviews, all residents have a daily log for meal consumption. Resident interviews indicated staff provide adequate meals and that residents are fed properly. Staff interviews, Resident interviews and obtained documentation do not corroborate this allegation. Allegation: Staff are not assisting resident with managed incontinence. Staff interviews indicated staff assisted R-1 with R-1's incontinence care. Per staff interviews, staff maintained an incontinence log for R-1. Per Staff interviews, R-1's incontinence care was monitored by staff closely as R-1 always would request a change as R-1 felt her adult diaper to be wet. Per staff interviews, staff would change R-1 even if R-1's diaper was dry. Per staff interviews, all residents have a daily log for incontinence care. Resident interviews revealed that their incontinence care is taken care of by staff in a timely manner. Refer to LIC 9099C for the continuation of this report. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted, copy of appeal rights and a copy of this report was provided to the Facility Administrator.