Complaint Investigation Report

The Department conducted interviews with five (5) staff members, all of whom denied over-medicating R1. All staff members interviewed stated that medication technicians are required to document and sign off after every medication was administered to residents in care, in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions. The Department’s review of medication administration records corroborated the staff members’ statements. The Department obtained and reviewed R1’s medical records. R1’s medical records did not have any diagnosis or assessment of overmedication. The Department attempted to interview R1, but R1 was unable to answer any questions due to their cognitive condition.

Based on interviews conducted and records review, the Department’s investigation did not provide enough information to corroborate the allegation. Therefore, the allegation that facility staff overmedicated resident resulting in hospitalization is unsubstantiated .

A finding that the complaint is UNSUBSTANTIATED means the allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided.