cms_OR: 83
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| rowid | facility_name | facility_id | address | city | state | zip | inspection_date | deficiency_tag | scope_severity | complaint | standard | eventid | inspection_text | filedate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES OF ROGUE VALLEY | 385024 | 625 STEVENS STREET | MEDFORD | OR | 97504 | 2019-06-20 | 610 | D | 1 | 0 | 90J611 | **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** > Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure incidents of suspected resident misappropriation were investigated timely for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 8 and 16) reviewed for misappropriation. This put residents at risk for potentially avoidable incidents. Findings include: The facility's Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedure dated 3/2017 revealed the following: As soon as a report of alleged or suspected abuse was received, the investigation would begin in order to rule out or identify abuse. The investigation will include at a minimum the following: -Identification of the parties involved. -Sign and symptoms, or the complaint received that requires investigation. -Identification of witnesses. -Interview of all parties involved, including the resident if interview able. -Assessment of the involved for injury and the need for medical and emotional support. -The investigation will be completed within five days. -Refer to the investigation procedure for further information on investigative process for all accidents and incidents. The facility's Abuse Investigations policy revised dated 4/2010 revealed the following: -Witness reports would be obtained in writing. -Witnesses would be required to sign and date the reports. 1. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility in 5/2018 with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. An undated document revealed Staff 2 (DNS), Staff 9 (Social Service Director) and an unidentified RCM interviewed Resident 8 who stated she/he had approximately $4,000 in the facility safe. Staff 28's (Scheduler) statement was Resident 8 had over $5,000 in the facility safe. A 5/2/19 documented statement revealed Staff 9 reported Staff 10 (Administrator in Training) inquired if Resident 8 had money in the facility safe. The safe was opened revealing an envelope marked with Resident 8's name and $5,195 with $60.00 signed out as withdrawn in 9/2018. It was discovered $4,300 was unaccounted for regarding the amount written on the front of the envelope. On 5/22/19 at 10:43 AM Resident 8 stated the facility did not contact her/him regarding reimbursement of her/his missing money. The investigation did not include the date it was completed. On 6/11/19 at 7:17 AM Staff 1 confirmed the investigation was not completed within the five days as per policy and the determination was substantiated for misappropriation. 2. Resident 16 was admitted to the facility in 4/2019 with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. A 5/1/19 Damaged/Missing Item Report revealed Resident 16 was missing $100 in cash. The money was found missing the evening of 4/30/19. The investigation included an undated, unsigned typed RCM Investigation which revealed a friend transported Resident 16 to the bank and withdrew $100 and she/he placed it in room. The friend and Resident 16 left the room and approximately 45 minutes later the money was discovered missing. On 6/6/19 at 11:23 AM Staff 1 (Administrator) stated he would provide more information in regard to the investigation when the investigation was completed, and if misappropriation was substantiated or unsubstantiated. Staff 1 stated social services attempted to reimburse Resident 16 but she/he would not except. On 6/11/19 at 7:17 AM Staff 1 (Administrator) confirmed the missing money was reported on 4/30/19 and the investigation was completed on 5/9/19. The facility policy revealed investigations would be completed after five days. | 2020-09-01 |