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32 | R1 requested to be changed every hour, but staff told them they would change R1’s briefs about every three (03) hours. Interviews with four (04) out of four (04) other residents revealed only Resident #2 (R2) receives brief changing assistance from staff. Zero (00) out of four (04) have rashes. Interview with R2 at 9:10 a.m. on 05/07/26 revealed they have no issue with incontinence care, and staff assist them with changing “every few hours”. Interview with Staff #1 (S1) at 2:30 p.m., Staff #2 (S2) at 2:45 p.m., and the administrator at 3:45 p.m. on 04/29/26 revealed staff change R1 in a timely manner, and R1 has no rashes. Interview with S1 indicated they changed R1 in a timely manner and cleaned R1 during changings. Record review of R1’s care plan and medical assessment revealed they had a history of skin breakdown around their groin. Staff were to cleanse the area with warm water and pat dry after changings. Based on interviews and record review, the investigation did not reveal evidence of a rash or untimely changing of residents with incontinence care needs. Therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Regarding the allegation "Staff do not assist resident with showers" it was alleged R1 did not feel comfortable showering with staff and had not received a shower in two weeks. Interview with R1 revealed they were not comfortable with staff for a few weeks, but that changed over time. Interviews with R1, S1, S2, and the administrator revealed although R1 does not receive a shower, S2 gives R1 a bed bath every day. Interviews with four (04) out of four (04) other residents revealed all residents were comfortable with staff and received sufficient assistance with bathing. R2 receives daily bed baths. Resident #3 (R3) and Resident #4 (R4) receive standby assistance for showers. Record review of R1’s care plan revealed staff were to provide “substantial” assistance by bathing and lifting limbs, which S2 did. LPA observations from interviews and facility tours on 04/29/26 and 05/07/26 revealed all residents appeared bathed and neatly groomed. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, staff provide sufficient bathing assistance to all residents based on their needs. Therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
No immediate health or safety concerns observed during today’s visit.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided. |