Violation Details: 00132902-AP-104118

Date
4/3/2021
Report number
00132902-AP-104118
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
On or about April 3, 2021, the Alleged Victim (AV) wandered into a resident room that was being used for storage of many items and was very cluttered. This room should have been locked, however, was left unlocked by facility staff. AV got into the room and could not get out and staff could not get the door open. Emergency Services were called to assist with removing AV from the room, and were able to gain access to the room through a window. AV was found in the room with abrasions to his/her back and possible bruising from the incident. The facility failed to provide a safe environment, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP21-02683 $375.00 fine assessed