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32 | Staff continued to state R1 was fine. On 05/05/24, the administrator asked R1 if they wanted to go to the hospital but R1 refused. R1 confirmed they refused medical treatment. On 05/07/24, the administrator sent R1 out for evaluation and R1 agreed. The outside source reported that once R1 was transported to the hospital they were told R1 had kidney failure and might need dialysis. Then the hospital reported that R1’s kidneys were fine and R1 was in the hospital so they could treat a different medical condition. The outside source reported the hospital wasn’t aware of what they were doing. The outside source also reported that R1 was anxious and didn’t want to leave the facility. R1 was prescribed a new medication for their anxiety. It was unknown if the new medication caused the drowsiness. The outside source added that R1 was their own responsible party. The facility does not document medications dispensed on a Medication Administration Record. The administrator and staff explained that they read the bottle and followed the directions, there were no medication errors. A review of R1’s hospital records dated 05/07/24, indicated R1 had multiple medical conditions. One of the medical conditions was where the body, or part of it, does not receive enough oxygen to function properly. There was no evidence to corroborate R1 was over medicated, as their medical condition resulted in their symptoms. Resident interviews confirmed they are receiving medications as prescribed. The facility staff did not observe any concerns and asked R1 if they wanted to go to the hospital, which was initially declined. The facility sent R1 out for medical care when it was necessary, there was no delay in treatment.
During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, and records were reviewed. Investigation revealed inconsistent statements and information obtained did not present a preponderance of evidence to support or corroborate the allegations. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted and a
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