Violation Details: 00151943-AP-120262

Date
7/23/2021
Report number
00151943-AP-120262
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on facility staff to ensure resident’s rights. On or about, July 23, 2021, it was discovered that an unknown Alleged Perpetrator 2 (unknown, AP2) had replaced AV's narcotic medication with Tylenol. AP2's actions are considered financial exploitation and constitutes abuse. Based on the investigation, it was determined that the facility was not appropriately tracking controlled substances and did not have an adequate medication system in place. The facility did not keep AV free from financial exploitation, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care which constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP22-00710 $188.00 fine assessed