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1456 THE WASHINGTON HOME 95005 3720 UPTON STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20016 2014-04-22 226 D 0 1 0SN511 Based on resident interview and record review for two (2) of 51 sampled residents, it was determined that facility staff failed to report allegations of verbal abuse and misappropriation of property for one (1) resident and an allegation of mistreatment for one (1) resident. Residents #6 and 28. The findings include: Facility staff failed to report an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse and possible misappropriation of property (items not specified). During a resident interview conducted on April 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Resident #6, he/she stated I had two (2) legitimate complaints about two (2) CNA ' s (Certified Nurse ' s Assistant). A. The first complaint involved a CNA that had been accused of stealing by other people. I saw (him/her) go into my cabinet when (he/she) thought I was asleep. That employee was suspended and brought back and I agreed to let (him/her) work with me again. The resident did not specify the date of alleged occurrence. A review of the facility ' s Disciplinary Action Form revealed that Employee #23 was suspended on December 4, 2013 and returned to duty, allegations were not confirmed. A face-to-face interview was conducted on April 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Employees #1, 2 and 12. A query was made regarding the above incident. Employee #1 stated the incident was investigated and not substantiated. B. Resident #6 alleged that a CNA would yell and be moody and snappy at times. Talking with him/her (the CNA) was not effective. The resident did not specify a date of occurrence. A face-to-face interview was conducted on April 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Employees #1, 2 and 12. A query was made regarding if the State Agency was notified regarding Resident #6 ' s allegations. Employee #1 stated that the facility ' s form, Resident/Family Communication Tool was completed, however; he/she had no evidence to support notification to the State Agency. Facility staff failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse and misappropriation of property for Resident #6. 2. Facility staff failed to report an allegation of mistreatment expressed by Resident #28. During a resident interview conducted on April 15, 2014 at 2:30 PM the resident responded no in reply to a query does staff treat you with respect and dignity? He/she stated I cannot remember the exact date but a CNA put me to bed one time and that ' s when (he/she) acted up There was one (gender specified) that was rough. He/she came in here and threw my shoes and clothes everywhere. I don ' t ' know (his/her) name but they call (his/her name mentioned). (he/she) no longer takes care of me. I reported (him/her) to the supervisor. A review of the facility documents lacked evidence of any allegations of abuse from Resident #28. A face-to-face interview was conducted with Employee #30 on April 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM. The employee acknowledged that Resident #28 alleged the throwing of clothes and shoes by a CNA on the unit. I spoke to the CNA and (he/she) said that the resident ' s clothes were placed on the chair and shoes placed beside the wheelchair. He/she denied reporting the incident to the State Agency, I did not write it up because I thought it had been resolved However, Employee 35 was made aware. A face-to-face interview was conducted with Employee #5 on April 18, 2014 at 1:15 PM. Tin response to a query regarding the alleged mistreatment by Resident #28, he/she stated I did not write anything up because I thought it had been resolved. Facility staff failed to report an allegation of mistreatment expressed by for Resident #28. 2017-02-01