complaint·September 19, 2023

Based on record reviews, former administrator (S1) mentioned in a report that R1 has dementia and can go from being very cognitive to cognitively impaired. When asked about a bruising that was reported, R1 didn’t want to tell S1 who caused the bruising. According to a staff member (S2) when they received report regarding this allegation, a safety plan has been put in place for R1. That plan included welfare checks every 30 minutes. It was also stated by the R1s responsible party (RP) that R1 does not get along with caregivers which is why R1 was moved from a previous facility. R1 was also placed with preferred caregivers after the reported incident. According to R1s medication list, there is nothing prescribed that could have caused resident to easily bruise. Therefore, based on the interviews conducted, files reviewed, and information collected, the allegation that staff caused injury to resident is UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.