Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation revealed the following:

Allegation: Staff did not prevent a resident from developing multiple pressure injuries while in care.

It was alleged that a resident developed a pressure injury on the buttock area that was approximately the size of a grapefruit. It was further alleged that the pressure injury was severe, with visible muscle and tissue exposed and no skin covering the affected area. Additionally, it was alleged that the resident had two additional pressure injuries located on the hips. The reporting party was unsure of the staging of these pressure injuries.

On 11/04/2025, between the hours of 11:25am - 11:45am, the LPA interviewed Administrator (A1) regarding the allegation. A1 denied the allegation and stated the wound is unstageable and located on the coccyx of the resident. The facility defers wound care to the hospice care nurse, and the facility only changes dressings if soiled. A1 also mentioned the resident is repositioned as needed and has been provided an alternating pressure mattress (APP) that inflates and deflates to relieve pressure. The wound care nurse sees R1 three times a week, with the wound being cleaned, bandages changed, and debridement performed.

On 11/04/2025, between the hours of 8:42 am -12:20pm, the LPA interviewed 7 staff regarding the allegation. 4 of 7 staff members denied the allegation and stated there were no concerns with staff properly repositioning or cleaning pressure injuries as directed by the facility and the wound care nurse. 3 of 7 staff members did not confirm nor deny the allegation and stated not working on the floor that the resident resides and did not express any concerns repositioning or cleaning the resident's pressure injury.

On 11/04/2025, between the hours of 9:09am - 10:47am, the LPA interviewed 6 residents regarding the allegation. 6 of 6 residents denied the allegation and stated they have never experienced having any pressure injuries nor receiving wound care from a nurse.

On 11/04/2025, LPA observed in R1's room that the facility provided the resident with a mattress that is specific for non-ambulatory or bedridden residents to help minimize pressure injuries.