Complaint Investigation Report

regarding allegation Staff did not ensure that resident was provided with prescribed medication. Dr. Brent which is the Facility doctor(on call doctor) prescribed some antibiotics and throat spray for R1. The antibiotics where covered through their insurance, but the throat spray was not. The facility Nurse asked R1 if she wanted to pay for the throat spray which was not covered and R1 answered no(and signed a paper). The resident had taken the antibiotics that was prescribed but didn't want to pay for the throat spray which is an over the counter medication. 4 out of 5 residents said the facility makes sure they get their medication.

Based on LPAs observation and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Unsubstantiated.

A copy of this report was given to the Administrator Vida Andrade.