Complaint·September 26, 2024

9099C-1.. The Administrator stated when she conducted (R1's) assessment, on/around 8/30/24, (R1) was observed to have slight coughing but no choking, and was able to swallow medications and water without any choking. (R1's) physician's report notes resident requires a renal diet. The Administrator stated (R1) would sometimes cough when given a thin liquid and noticed this around 9/7/24; however, resident did not display any choking. The Administrator confirmed that resident is able to take all medications, without being crushed. LPA observed (R1) that has multiple prescribed medications and those medications are being administered as ordered, as initialed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Administrator stated one of the managers purchased some over-the-counter water thickener thinking there was not a prescription needed; however, the Administrator, who is a registered nurse, advised that a doctor's order will be needed to use a thickener for any resident. The facility received an order for thickener on 9/18/24 and a physical copy was faxed to the facility today. Resident was never given water thickener prior to an order and has not had any up to the writing of this report. Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED- A finding of unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Exit interview. Copy of report provided to the Administrator.