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independently but did receive assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) per care plan.
LPA interviewed four of four staff members who routinely engaged with Resident #1 (R1) and/ or provided direct care to R1. Four of four staff were unaware of the allegation and stated R1 had never shared that any personal items or cash were missing. Staff stated that residents in the community do not normally carry cash and they were unaware that any cash was in R1's possession or needed to be safeguarded. Resident #1 pays for services through their Power of Attorney (POA) monthly and POA did not mention any items or cash missing for R1, to facility.
LPA attempted to interview residents who were close to R1. Two of the three residents were unavailable to be interviewed. One resident interviewed stated there were never discussions at the dinner table regarding missing items or financial abuse. The resident stated they have not experienced anything missing in their apartment and does not suspect financial abuse occurring in the community.
LPA interviewed two of two witnesses. One witness was aware of the allegation but could not confirm, nor deny the allegation. The second witness had no knowledge of the allegation and could not confirm, nor deny that Facility staff did not safeguard residents' cash resources.
Based on LPA's file review and interviews, the allegation that Facility staff did not safeguard residents' cash resources is Unsubstantiated. The allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director (ED) Maria Kauten, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
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