Violation Details: 00140059-AP-110235

Date
5/16/2021
Report number
00140059-AP-110235
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) had a known history of touching others in a reassuring manner and Witness 1 (W1) had a known history of aggressive behaviors. On or about May 16, 2021, AV touched another resident which resulted in that resident grabbing AV and throwing him/her to the ground. AV was transferred to the hospital and diagnosed with a hip fracture. AV died May 28, 2021 due to the traumatic nature of the hip fracture. The facility failed to appropriately care plan regarding AV's known behaviors and provide a safe environment, which is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP21-03462 $2250.00 fine assessed