Complaint Investigation Report

Facility staff did not properly handle potentially infectious material – SUBSTANTIATED

It was reported that staff emptied a resident’s trash can that contained vomit without wearing gloves.

LPA review of photograph of small wicker type trash can with a plastic liner that contained blue cups and napkins that contained what appears to be vomit.

On 01/26/2023 LPA went into R1’s room and viewed the trash can in R1’s room which verifies this is the same trash can as in the original photograph.

6 of 6 staff interviewed stated they wear gloves when emptying trash cans and handling potentially infectious materials.

Executive Director stated staff wear gloves when handling potentially infectious materials.

It was determined that staff did not put on gloves before emptying a resident's trash can that contained vomit.This allegation is substantiated.

Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to Executive Director John Crowley.