complaint·May 9, 2024

The information included in the complaint refers to PRN(the medication can be administered on an as needed basis) medications being given by unqualified staff. The records confirm that the facility is having trained Medtech pass PRN medication. The department was unable to confirm that other unqualified staff members passed PRN medications during times. Regulation 87465 (d) reads: that If the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication, and is unable to communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee, shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration provided all of the following requirements are met:(1)Facility staff shall contact the resident's physician prior to each dose, describe the resident's symptoms, and receive direction to assist the resident in self-administration of that dose of medication. (2)The date and time of each contact with the physician, and the physician's directions, shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. (3)The date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. The facility appears to be following this regulatory requirements, based on records reviewed. Allegation: Staff are not following the monthly menu. Based on review of the records, interviews with the residents and staff the facility provides monthly menus. Staff confirmed that they eat meals at the facility and the menu is accurate on most occasions.(If not the residents have usually eaten all the main items from the monthly menu.) The residents interviewed stated that if an items run out the facility will have alternative items to choose from. The residents enjoy the variety of food offered and had no complaints about the food choices. All allegations are Unsubstantiated.