complaint·June 9, 2022

Between 05/27/2022 and 05/31/2022, R1's family members were at R1's bedside both during the day and at night. R1's family member requested and administered PRN medications to R1. Review of hospice admit paperwork indicates R1's family member was "explained medications, dosage, routes, side effects, and schedule of administration" for R1's medications. Hospice paperwork further states "provided and discussed written policy and procedures on the management and disposal of controlled medications," indicating R1's family member, who is also designated as R1's Power of Attorney (POA) has been trained on proper administration of R1's medications. Staff interviews revealed R1's family member requested medications for R1 often, but they were prescribed every hour as needed for pain or shortness of breath and documentation review revealed the medication was not given to R1's family member to administer more often than prescribed. Therefore, based on interview and record review, the allegation that " Facility staff did not assist resident with medication as prescribed" is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. No citations issued. Exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Matteo DiGrigoli. A copy of the report was provided via email.