complaint·April 25, 2023

Department staff interview with the Licensee/Administrator revealed that the hospice physician prescribes all medication and over-the-counter medication administered to R1. Department staff file review revealed that R1 was prescribed over-the-counter medication by their physician. The finding is Unsubstantiated. There is no evidence or witnesses to corroborate the allegation. Allegation # 2 “Staff are not wearing face masks”. The allegation also alleged that the facility’s staff members are not wearing face masks. Department staff interview with S1 revealed that the facility supplies all staff with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes N-95 masks, disposable masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, hand soap gowns, and face shields. S1 stated that they always wear a mask while working at the facility. Department staff interview with S2 revealed that the facility supplies all staff with the necessary PPE, which includes N-95 masks, disposable masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, hand soap gowns, and face shields. S2 stated that they always wear a mask while working at the facility. Department staff interview with the Licensee/ Administrator stated that facility staff members must wear masks. The Licensee/Administrated stated that PPE is available at the facility for staff. The finding is Unsubstantiated. There is no evidence or witnesses to corroborate the allegation. A finding of Unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted and copy of this report provided.