complaint·October 5, 2023

Allegation: Residents are chemically restrained with medication . Based on interviews conducted with S1, S2 and Administrator, it revealed that residents are only administered medications that are physician ordered. Interviews and medication review revealed that five residents are prescribed Melatonin, four are scheduled medication and one is as needed medication. LPAs observed medications to be given as ordered and no errors for residents. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED-means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Facility staff not fingerprint- cleared . Based on file review, LPAs reviewed staff files for (3) staff, including photo ID, and observed that all staff are fingerprinted cleared and associated to the facility. LPAs confirmed via Guardian that S1, S2 and Administrator are fingerprint cleared. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Staff are using drugs while on duty. Based on interviews with staff and residents, it revealed there are no concerns and/or suspicions of staff using drugs while on duty. Based on observation, LPAs conducted a tour of staff room and no deficiencies observed. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Allegation: Facility staff are abusing residents. Based on interviews with staff and residents in care, it revealed residents do not have any concerns with staff. LPA Yang observed residents watching television during time of inspection on 4/6/2023. Interview with R1 and R2, staff are nice and accommodating to residents in care. Based on information obtained, LPAs finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator.