Violation Details: 00061111-AP-043635

Date
12/4/2019
Report number
00061111-AP-043635
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to investigate injury of unknown origin to rule out abuse
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Perpetrator #2 (AP2) failed to follow the Alleged Victim's (AV) care plan to have hands on while showering. During the shower, the AP2 left AV standing in the shower alone to grab supplies and the AV fell. AP2's actions are a violation of resident rights, are considered neglect of care and constitute abuse. The facility failed to provide a safe environment and conduct an internal investigation of a prior incident where AP2 also left a resident in the shower and a fall occurred, placing residents at a risk for serious harm. The facility's failures are a violation of resident rights, are considered neglect of care and constitute abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP20-00417 $169.00 fine assessed