Violation Details: 00158431-AP-136765

Records Request Print
Date
8/31/2021
Report number
00158431-AP-136765
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide a safe medication administration system
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0055(1)(a) and (f)
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to administer his/her medication. On or about August 27, 2021, AV went to the emergency room for an unrelated incident. AV was discharged back to the facility and given medication to help with an infected toe. The medication was not delivered until August 30th. During this time, it was noted that AV’s toe continued to worsen and was observed being swollen and red. The facility failed to provide a safe medication administration system for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP22-00519 $2000.00 fine assessed