- Date
- 6/1/2019
- Report number
- 00042061-AP-029527
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
- Allegation
- Failed to provide service
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- On or about June 6, 2019, Alleged Victim's (AV's) joint started swelling, was warm to the touch, and had redness. Through record review and interview the following was determined: A temporary service plan directed staff to note in charting dressing, cleanliness and odor of joint. This was not followed as evident by inconsistent documentation exist from June 14, 2019 forward. AV was admitted to the hospital due to his/her condition worsening and had to have surgery to drain the infection. On July 1, 2019, AV was noted to have two wounds on his/her joint. The facility tried to get an outside agency to provide AV care for his/her wounds however the facility had zero documentation of this. It was reported that AV was not receiving hygiene support as outlined in his/her care plan including but not limited to showering/bathing, linen changes, and clothing changes. The facility failed to provide services to AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- ALFCP21-01163 $500.00 fine assessed