complaint·October 21, 2021

Based on available information, there is not enough preponderance of evidence to determine that R1 was left in the floor for a long period of time, as such allegation is being UNSUBSTANTIATED, a findings that the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED means that that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegation occurred. Allegation #2: Resident fell and sustained an injury Based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed by LPA no falls were reported for R1 on 2/18/20 the day of hospitalization. Furthermore, interviews communicated that R1, who was wheelchair bound had exiting bruising and scrapes in both knees and hands prior to being sent out to hospital. Staff reports that scrapes and bruises were due to R1's constant banging on objects as a form of communication. Additionally, staff reports R1 to be tall in stature and to have had knees scraped and bruised as a result of R1 hitting his knees in the dining room table, when being agitated or anxious. Per staff, when such actions were observed first aid would be applied and behavioral interventions provided. Based on available information, there is not enough preponderance of evidence to determine that R1 fell and sustained an injury, as such allegation is being UNSUBSTANTIATED, a findings that the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED means that that although the allegation allegation occurred..may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director, Teresa Mapilis were this report was reviewed and provided.