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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation: Staff allowed unauthorized individuals to be present while residents were in care.
It is alleged that facility staff have their children running throughout the common areas of the facility, have unrestricted access to resident areas while engaging in behavior that could be disruptive to residents and visitors. LPA interviewed 4 staff and each denied the allegation, staff stated that although staff members do sometimes bring their children to the office, they are well behaved and always have a staff member with them when they assist with games/activities. S1 and S2 stated that there are children volunteers that visit the facility to bring joy to the residents, they just had a visit from the children, it was superhero day, both children/residents wore capes and were having fun in a controlled/supervised environment. LPA interviewed 10 residents, each denied the allegation, residents stated they see children at the facility and have never felt the children behave in a disruptive manner. Interviews with 2 visitors/family members of residents revealed they visit regularly and have never seen the children that visit be disruptive in any way and said they also enjoyed seeing the children and the happiness they bring to the residents.
Allegation: Staff's personal pet poses as a risk to the residents while in care.
It is alleged that the facility has a dog moving near residents, and it appeared that at least one resident nearly tripped as the dog passed by. LPA interviewed 5 staff and each denied the allegation, staff stated that the facility is a pet friendly environment, some residents have pets that are kept in their units/rooms but if they take them out for a walk, the pets are on a leash and being assisted by staff if needed. Staff stated there is not a facility pet, however, visitors and staff will bring their pets to the facility to allow pet therapy, there is a designated area with a puppy pen that is controlled for the pets and residents safety; residents that wish to interact with the pets are able to go to the designated area and pet the animals with a staff present to assist. LPA interviewed 10 residents, 9 out of 10 residents denied the allegation and stated they have never seen any pets roaming around the facility without a leash. R1-R3 who have pets at the facility stated their pets stay in their rooms, R3 stated that if they need to have their dog walked they make sure they are on a leash and staff assist with walking their dog. Residents stated this has never been a concern of theirs and have never tripped over any of the pets. Interviews with 2 visitors/family members of residents revealed they visit regularly, have never seen any dogs or pets walking about the facility freely, the pets are always on a leash with supervision, and they have never had any concerns of their family being injured by tripping over the pets. LPA toured the activity room and observed the doggy/puppy pen that houses the pets when they are there (there were no pets in the pen during visit).
Based on statements and interviews conducted with staff/residents, review of policies and LPA observations, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview held, and a copy of this report was provided. |