Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding the allegation that medications are not stored: It was alleged that some residents are storing their own medications. LPA inspected the medication room and observed that the centrally stored medications were properly stored. LPA interviewed AD who stated that some residents handle their own medications if they are able to per their Physician’s Reports. LPA interviewed eight residents, three of whom stated they handle their own medications. LPA reviewed the Physician’s Reports for these three residents and the Physician’s Reports for two of the residents stated they are able to handle their own medications. However, the most recent Physician’s Report for one of the residents stated they are not able to handle their own medications and the facility still allowed them to store and handle their own medications. No information was obtained that this resulted in harm to the resident.

During the course of the investigation, the Department obtained sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation mentioned above. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is Substantiated. See LIC9099D for cited deficiencies per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.