Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Residents are chemically restrained with medication. Unfounded.

LPA reviewed 9 of 9 resident medications, comparing with physician orders. Administrator stated all medications are dispensed as ordered by the physician and medications are never given to chemically restrain residents. LPA interviewed one (1) facility staff. S1 indicated the designated person to assist resident with medication is the administrator. LPA interviewed one (1) resident (R1) that were able to be interviewed. R1 reported R1 are given their prescribed medications daily.

Allegation: Facility staff not fingerprint-cleared. Unfounded.

LPA reviewed staff files, training, and reviewed facility association list. LPA observed that all staff are associated to the facility roster, and have valid ID's.

Allegation: Staff are using drugs while on duty Unfounded.

LPA interviewed one (1) caregiver and conducted a facility tour. LPA did not observe any illegal drugs or evidence of drug use. LPA interviewed caregiver on shift, and caregiver stated they have not used drugs or seen other staff members use drugs while on duty. LPA interviewed administrator in which she stated she has not had any staff use drugs while on duty. LPA interview one (1) resident, and R1 stated they have not observed staff on duty using drugs.

Allegation: Facility staff are abusing residents. Unfounded.

LPA interviewed caregivers and administrator in which they stated they have not abused residents in anyway and they have not observed any other staff member abuse residents. LPA interview one (1) resident, and R1 stated they have not observed any residents in care being abused by staff.

The allegations are UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.