Complaint Investigation Report
Based on a review of the facility’s centrally stored medication record for the months of May & June 2022 and a review of the medication administration record (MAR) showed the following. Resident R1-R6 medication records were reviewed, and 4 residents had 1-2 days of missing medications in the span of two months.
On October 19, 2023, LPA Monter randomly audited 3 residents medication records. LPA cross referenced residents’ medication bottles, centrally stored medication log and MAR. LPA did not find any discrepancies in 3 residents medication records.
On November 11,2023, LPA Monter interviewed S2 and ADM. S2 stated the staff always give the residents their medications. And if a box in the mar isn’t check, they might have just forgotten to check it on the MAR. ADM stated this was over a year and half ago, but the staff do give the medications. ADM stated the staff may have forgotten to sign, but ADM reiterated that the staff do give the medications.
Based on the interviews conducted with residents and staff & records review, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the above allegations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED .
No deficiencies cited, Exit interview conducted with Administrator, Maria Marquez and a copy of the report was provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction