Abounding Peace Iii Elderly Care

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio arrived unannounced to the facility to deliver complaint investigation findings. LPA Valerio met with facility staff Ilaisa Niutabua, and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of interviews with staff, interviews with residents, and facility record review. The following has been determined as it relates to the aforementioned allegations. According to a report provided to the Regional Office, it was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) was pushed two (2) times by a staff member and had their cathetar ripped from their body. LPA attempted to contact the reporting party three times; however, was unsucessful. LPA Valerio interviewed staff. Staff 1 (S1) reported S1 has not seen any staff hit, push, or yell at residents.S1 reported having a good relationship with all the residents. Continues on LIC 9099 - C... UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 30, 2024 · control 27-AS-20240716083150

On 2/13/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings for a complaint received on 6/9/23. LPA met with facility staff Nepani Tuivu and explain the purpose of the visit. LPA spoke with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala over the phone to discuss the conclusion for complaint and the findings. Administrator Unaisi Waqalala was unable to come to the facility and gave consent for staff to sign today's report. Throughout the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and reviewed records. Based on records review, and staff and resident interviews, there is not a preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegation mentioned above. The investigation revealed that resident (R1) wasn't sure if staff (S1) was touching R1 for sexual arousal while cleaning R1. R1 reported that S1 never tried to force physically or inserted anything into R1. R1 stated that S1 stopped cleaning R1 when R1 asked S1 to stop. S1 denied touchinRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 13, 2024 · control 27-AS-20230609170234

On 5/18/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong conducted an unannounced visit to this facility to conclude the investigation of the above allegation and to deliver the findings. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Regarding the allegation that staff did not treat resident with dignity and respect, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation. Resident (R2) and (R3) who were interviewed reported that they did not hear staff yell or speak inappropriately to residents. Staff (S1) stated that he did not say anything to residents inappropriately. Based on information obtained, LPA finds the allegation above to be UNSUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the aRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, May 18, 2023 · control 27-AS-20230505141817

On 5/18/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong conducted an unannounced visit to this facility to deliver the complaint findings. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Regarding the allegation that staff hit resident, it was learned that facility staff (S1) did not hit resident (R1). Based on staff interview, S1 denied hitting R1 and stated that it was R1 that hit him. Moreover, resident (R4) who witnessed the incident corroborated that it was R1 that hit the staff. Based on information gathered, LPA finds the allegation above to be UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility. UnfoundedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, May 18, 2023 · control 27-AS-20230424112522

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived at the facility unannounced on 4/4/2023 to conclude the investigation of the above allegation and to deliver the findings. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA Truong conducted interviews and reviewed facility documents. Based on interviews and statements obtained during the investigation process, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to support that staff mishandled a resident's medication while in care. According to staff interviewed, R1 likes to dictate his medication. Per staff, 3 attempts were made to give R1 the antibiotic after being discharged from the hospital on 12/30/2022. However, R1 refuses and only starting to take the antibiotic after talking with his doctor on 1/3/2023. LPA spoke with R1 for a statement; R1 stated that he doesn't remember as he has gone to the hospital several times. Report continued on 9099-CRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 3, 2023 · control 27-AS-20230109162724

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived at the facility unannounced on 1/19/2023 to conclude the investigation of the above allegation and to deliver the findings. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA Truong conducted interviews and reviewed facility documents. Based on interviews and statements obtained during the investigation process, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to support that staff speak inappropriately to resident in care. Interview with resident (R1) revealed that R1 was unable to provide details as to what has occurred. Resident (R2) and (R3) states that they have never heard staff cuss or speak inappropriately to residents. Report continued on 9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, January 19, 2023 · control 27-AS-20221221143532

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived at the facility unannounced on 10/21/22 at 10:45 am to open the complaint with the allegation above. Upon LPAs arrival, Caregiver Tavaita Seruvatu was present at facility and contacted Administrator Unaisi Waqalala. LPA spoke with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala over the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator was advised of the complaint allegation mentioned above. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Based on statements obtained, it was learned that resident (R1) was issued a 30-day eviction notice on 7/25/22. Upon review, it was determined that a 30-day notice was issued in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Administrator Unaisi stated she is not pursuing the unlawful detainer of R1 and is looking for resources to assist R1 with placement at the moment. Report continued on 9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 21, 2022 · control 27-AS-20221013172525

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived at the facility unannounced on 9/21/22 at 3:25 pm to deliver findings for this complaint. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Based on statements obtained, it was deemed that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations noted above. Residents in care stated that they were unaware of any physical altercations between staff and R1. Moreover, residents stated they did not observe staff threaten residents. Report continued on 9099-C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, September 21, 2022 · control 27-AS-20220801121335

On 7/28/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong conducted an unannounced visit to this facility to deliver the complaint findings. LPA met with Administrator Unaisi Waqalala and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and reviewed records. Based on statements obtained, it was learned that there was no physical altercation between residents. Residents and staff who were interviewed stated no fight has occurred in the facility. It was learned that on 6/12/22, resident (R3) came out of his room and began throwing and breakings things throughout the facilty. R3 also tried to attack resident (R4); however, staff was able to redirect R3 on time and tries to calm R3 down. 9-1-1 and EMT was called, and R3 was taken to the hospital for evaluation. It was learned that no one was hurt during this incident. Continued on 9099-C UnfoundedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 28, 2022 · control 27-AS-20220624103311