complaint·June 14, 2021

From interviews and records review, the department learned that R1 was admitted at the facility on 12/26/20 after being discharged from the hospital. On 12/30/20, home health staged R1’s pressure injuries as being stage 2. Medical records indicated that R1 had multiple stage 2 pressure injuries when R1 was discharged from the hospital prior to R1 being admitted to the facility. Review of R1’s facility records showed the pressure injuries were documented upon admission and home health was being provided to R1 for the wound care from 12/26/20 to 01/27/21. During interview of facility staff, 4 out of 4 staff stated that R1 is being provided with 3 full meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as snacks between meals. Staff stated that R1 is not on a special diet and is served meals at the same time as the other residents. The facility serves R1 meals like eggs, bacon, oatmeal, sandwiches, soup, stew, meat and vegetables. Staff also stated that R1 is provided with fruits with every meal because it’s R1’s favorite. If R1 refuses to eat, staff stated that they would encourage or even help R1 eat. Staff would sometimes ask if R1 prefers specific food which they would prepare. Staff stated that R1 had a good appetite most of the time, R1 does not finish 100% of the food prepared but would always finish all the fruits so staff would always make sure R1 has fruits available in the room to eat. The Department has completed the investigation of the above allegations. Based on staff interviews and records review, the department has found that the above allegations were UNFOUNDED , meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or are without a reasonable basis. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. Report was discussed with and a copy provided to Gladys Smart.