Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation 2 - Resident was left on floor for an extended period of time.

LPA was able to interview R1 and staff present at the time of the incident in order to come to findings for this allegation. LPA was also able to review and gather pertinent documentation during this visit. R1 indicated that R1 did have a fall but could not recall at what time the fall had occurred or how long it took staff to assist the resident. R1 did indicate that facility staff did assist R1 up from the floor. Staff interviewed indicated that R1 appeared tired after breakfast on the day in question. Staff stated that R1 had requested to go back to bed at about 9:00 AM, after R1 had finished breakfast. Staff assisted the resident to bed and left the room. Both staff who were present on the day of the fall indicated that checks were preformed on the resident about every 30 min. At about 10:45 AM, staff heard R1 call for help and the resident was assisted up from the fall. All staff interviewed indicated that there is no way that a client could be left on the floor for an extended period of time. Staff present at the time of the fall indicated that they were able to assist the resident up within minuets of the fall.

Based on information received from interviews and a review of pertinent documentation, this allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted and report issued.