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32 | Allegation: Staff left a resident in a soiled diaper for a long period of time
Investigation Finding: Unsubstantiated
During investigation, the Department conducted interviews of facility staff (ADM, S1, S2), residents (R2, R3), R1’s responsible party (POA), and reviewed resident (R1) documents. Staff stated that they cleaned and changed all residents’ soiled diapers in the AM before breakfast, checked/changed their diapers as needed before lunch and changed their diapers again before bedtime. S1 stated that he changed R1’s soiled diaper in the AM on 01/20/26. However, R1 had another bowel movement before the hospice nurse arrived in the PM. LPA interviewed other non-ambulatory residents (R2, R3) who stated that staff changed their diapers 3 times a day or as needed. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the allegation that staff left a resident in a soiled diaper for a long period of time was found to be unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Staff did not maintain a comfortable temperature for a resident in care.
Investigation Finding: Unsubstantiated
During investigation, the Department conducted interviews of facility staff (ADM, S1, S2), responsible parties (POAs) and reviewed resident (R1) documents. RP stated that R1’s bedroom was cold due to staff leaving the window open. During unannounced visits on 06/13/25, 08/12/25 and 01/28/26, LPA inspected the facility and observed residents’ bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room areas had a comfortable temperature with thermostat reading at 70 deg F. LPA did not observe any open windows in residents’ bedrooms during visit. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the allegation that staff did not maintain a comfortable temperature for a resident in care is unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Staff left resident in the same clothing for a long period of time
Investigation Finding: Unsubstantiated
During investigation, the Department conducted interviews of facility staff (ADM, S1, S2), responsible party (POA) and reviewed resident (R1) documents. RP stated that during multiple visits with R1 at the facility, they observed R1 wearing the same clothes for a long period of time. Staff (S1) stated they assisted R1 with his activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and would change his clothes after a bath or if soiled from bowel movements/urination. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the allegation that staff left resident in the same clothing for a long period of time is unsubstantiated.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided. |