Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding Allegation: Staff did not ensure that sharp objects are inaccessible to residents in care. It was alleged that memory care kitchen has sharp items in drawers that residents can reach.

Interviewed Health Services Director, Facility Manager, Human Resources Director denied the allegation. Interviewed S1 and S2 stated that they didn't see any sharps in the kitchen / dining area in the Memory care unit that accessible to residents. During today's LPA toured the facility including Memory Care Unit. LPA observed a spray bottle of cleaning supply and Heavy-Duty Construction Caulk Gun in the kitchen cabinet unlocked and accessible to the residents. Based on observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated .

Deficiency is being cited today. A copy of this report, 9099-D and appeals rights were provided.