Complaint Investigation Report

2. The medication in question regards blood pressure and blood pressure medications. License stated the resident moved in with very little medication. Witness stated the blood pressure reading indicated the blood pressure medications were not given correctly. Staff stated they don't remember being told the blood pressure was too low. Staff stated they give the medication as prescribed. LPA is not able confirm or deny based on each side having their own version of events.

3 and 4. Licensee stated the resident moved in with oxygen equipment but no doctor's orders. Licensee stated the resident also refused to use the oxygen. Physician's report states resident is unable to self administer oxygen but there is no order in the paperwork stating the resident requires oxygen. LPA interviewed the resident and the resident stated they never needed oxygen. Witness stated the resident's oxygen levels were very low and the resident showed signs of distress. Licensee has since contacted the doctor and received confirmation the oxygen is not needed. LPA cannot confirm or deny the allegation based on the above.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds the allegation to be (US)Unsubstantiated - A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

Exit interview and a copy of report was provided.