complaint·November 29, 2023

[Continued from LIC9099] Resident 2 (R2) was observed to have a side positioning foams while sitting in the wheelchair. R2 medical record was reviewed and there was a Doctor's order for the side positioning cushions. Resident 3 (R3) was observed to have a safety belt around the body.  LPA Domingo observed closer and the safety belt was a positioning cushion that was holding the cushion on the wheelchair. R3's records were reviewed and there was a Doctor's order for the positioning cushion that was being held in place with a safety belt which was not around R3's body. LPA Domingo observations of R1 through R3 concur with the Medical Record and Doctor's orders for the positioning cushions.  Interview with outside source 1 (OS1) observed resident's with the safety cushions being held onto the wheelchair was positioning.  OS1 confirmed that there was no observation of staff using a belt to restrain residents. Interview with outside source 2 (OS2) stated that that there was never any observations of staff using a belt to restrain a resident. Based on LPA's observations and interviews with outside sources and records reviewed there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove alleged violations occurred, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated . An exit interview was conducted with the Manager Wendy Diaz, to whom a copy of this report, and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided.