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32 | The complaint alleges that a staff member grabbed Resident #1 (R1) by the arm, causing bruising. Interview with R1 revealed they were going outside to smoke when Staff #1 (S1) had their arms around R1 and initially R1 thought S1 was trying to help them, but R1 was hurt. R1 stated their arm ended up with a bruise following this interaction. S1 denied the allegation stating they help the resident sit down, guide them as they sit, but has never grabbed anyone’s arm. S1 indicated that when R1 first moved in, R1 made accusations against S1 and ever since then, S1 limits their interactions with R1 unless there is an additional witness present. Interviews with staff and residents revealed R1 is verbally abusive, aggressive, and makes unreasonable demands. Often R1 was observed to be outside smoking with their oxygen tank and when staff attempt to verbally redirect R1 for their safety, R1 refused to comply. Staff reported documenting this behavior, however LPA Dulek was unable to obtain these records, as the facility is closed. R1’s roommate was moved out of their shared room, due to previous incidents between them and the roommate reported being afraid of R1. Another staff quit following an interaction with R1 when R1 was attempting to take the mattress out of the model room. R1 allegedly hit the staff multiple times during the incident. Residents and staff interviewed had never seen staff grab or be physically rough with R1 or any other resident, but reported R1 is often physically aggressive with others. No staff interviewed indicated they had observed bruising on R1’s arm around the time of the allegation. The information obtained during the investigation did not include sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.
No citations issued. The facility closed effective 11/27/2024, therefore the report was sent to licensee’s address on record for signature. |