Violation Details: 00070223-AP-051146

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Date
1/31/2020
Report number
00070223-AP-051146
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0300(11)(a)
Findings
The facility failed to provide a safe environment for the Alleged Victim (AV) and to provide a working call system ensure resident safety. On or about January 31, 2020, AV fell in his/her room and was unable to call for help as his/her call pendant was not working. AV was on the ground from a fall from approximately 2:00 am until 6:00 am when staff finally found him/her, this is the second time that AV has fallen and his/her call light was inoperable. AV suffered rug burns and a bruise to his/her jaw. The facility's failure to provide a safe environment and to have a working call system is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP20-00604 $500.00 fine assessed