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32 | Additionally, interviews were conducted with three other residents, all of whom reported that they are permitted to retain personal belongings, including their cell phones. A review of the facility's house rules and cell phone agreement further confirmed that residents are allowed to keep their personal belongings, subject to compliance with established facility policies and agreements.
Based on the information gathered, there is not sufficient evidence to prove that the staff do not allow resident to possess personal belongings.
Allegation: Staff do not provide a safe environment for resident
It was alleged that staff do not provide a safe environment for resident. During the course of this investigation, the department conducted interviews with facility staff and residents. Based on interviews conducted with facility staff, it was denied that any incident occurred between Resident 1 (R1) and Resident 2 (R2). Staff reported that R2 tends to keep to themselves and has not exhibited any issues with residents or staff within the facility. Staff further stated that R1 has approached R2 on occasion, alleging that R2 had harmed them; however, no such incidents have been observed or witnessed by facility staff.An interview with R2 was conducted, during which R2 denied having conversations or interactions with R1. Additionally, an interview with R1 was conducted, and R1 provided conflicting statements regarding the alleged incidents involving R2.
Furthermore, interviews were conducted with five residents. All five residents denied that staff fail to provide a safe environment for residents in care. Based on the information gathered, the department cannot prove that staff do not provide a safe environment for the residents.
As a result of this investigation, this Department found the allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A complaint allegation finding of Unsubstantiated meant that although the allegations may have happened or was valid, there was not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
There were no deficiencies observed or cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the 9099 and 9099-C was provided to the facility.
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