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Allegation- Staff did not prevent the spread of a communicable disease. Unsubstantiated.
During the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and reviewed documentation pertinent to the investigation. Based on observation, record review, and statement reviewed, the facility was following universal precautions to address scabies cases at the facility. As a precaution, during the first sign of a rash of any resident, facility puts out PPE outside the resident room, notifies staff of the potential of scabies, and an in-service to staff is reviewed on proper hand washing and universal precautions. Facility encouraged residents to stay in their room during the episode. Regarding scabies case for resident, R1, it was noted that R1 has scabies in February 2026 and facility provided proper treatment per R1s physician’ s order to address that. Additionally, R1 was seen scratching their skin around 4/25/26 and R1 was sent to hospital as assessed by staff to sought medical help. R1 returned from hospital after getting the treatment for possible scabies and staff administered the treatment as ordered by medical professional. R1 was also seen by their dermatologist on 4/29/26 related to this issue. It was also noted that facility notified all scabies cases to local health department and followed their guidelines to handle these cases. Based on the information gathered, it was evaluated that facility took appropriate measures to address scabies cases for resident, R1 and other residents and there were no concerns, therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
A finding that the complaint allegations is UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.
Exit meeting conducted .A copy of this report has been provided to facility.
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