Complaint Investigation Report

Interviews revealed that the Dr that saw R1 recommended a wound care specialist to see R1. The specialist came on June. 5,2023 and cleaned the bite area/wound. Documentation shows the specialist packed the wound 3 times after cleaning out puss and some necrotic tissue. The wound specialist packed it with gauze and covered it with gauze as well. Interviews revealed that once they saw the bite go from a bite to being infected they consulted with the doctor and received medical attention.

It was alleged staff did not report incident regarding resident to authorized representative. Interviews revealed that Resident 1 (R1) was bitten by a spider that was in one of the plants that their caregivers brought in. The bite was reported to the responsible party once the doctor had to come in and see the resident and after the bite turned into a wound. Interviews revealed the responsible party was aware of bite and wound care treatment. There was no incident report filled out due to it being a spider bite. Interviews did not reveal any evidence of staff did not report incident regarding resident to authorized representative.

Based on the evidence obtained from the investigation, the above-mentioned allegations are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Susan Caccam, Wellness Director and a copy of this report and Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) was provided at the end of the visit.