Complaint Investigation Report

LPA Moleski reviewed an incident report dated Nov. 10 which described an incident that occurred on Nov. 9. On Nov. 9, R1 refused to take medications and alleged that R1 was being forced to take medications, according to the incident report. Law enforcement was called and an officer spoke with R1, according to the incident report. No further action was taken by law enforcement, according to the incident report. LPA Moleski reviewed R1’s IPP. R1’s IPP notes that R1 has a history of refusing medications and making false allegations about staff members and others. LPA Moleski reviewed R1’s medication administration records (MARs). R1’s MARs for the month of November showed that R1 had refused medications on Nov. 9 through Nov. 11, Nov. 13, and Nov. 16.

The department has determined the following as it relates to the allegation that a resident was forced to take medications:

Based on interviews and record review, the above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED, which means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.

No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was left with Carpio.