Violation Details: 00142783-AP-112578

Records Request Print
Date
6/3/2021
Report number
00142783-AP-112578
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
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. On or about June 3, 2021, the facility was made aware that AV had an injury/skin tear of unknown cause to the right arm. AV’s family made multiple calls to the facility regarding this event, but the calls were never returned. Between June 3rd, through August 20th, 2021, the facility made no demonstration that the incident was investigated. The facility failed to investigate injury of unknown origin to rule out abuse, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP21-03336 $500.00 fine assessed