Complaint Investigation Report

Facility staff left resident unattended is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered through interviews there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the Facility staff left resident unattended therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

On allegation that the resident is over medicated, the following are the findings. Per physician’s report dated 8/27/2021, Resident 1 has the primary diagnosis of age-related physical disability. Resident was admitted under Emanate Hospice care with terminal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia Resident was prescribed with Hydrocodone, Hyoscyamine pain medications as needed for pain. Based on medication record reviewed of, facility Medication Administration Medication chart (MAR), PRN Medication Log dated 11/1/21 to 11/9/21, on 11/2/21,11/3/21 and 11/4/21 R1 was in pain and PRN was given 4 times a day. Emanate Hospice medication log, Green Meadows Hospice Medication log, and interview of 6 staff- 6 of 4 staff reported PRN medications were given as needed (when R 1 in pain) ordered by the physician. the allegation that the Facility staff over medicated resident, Thus, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED

Based on the information gathered through interviews there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the Facility staff left resident unattended therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.