Violation Details: 00162671-AP-128961

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Date
4/10/2021
Report number
00162671-AP-128961
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to protect resident from involuntary seclusion
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(a)(f)(k) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0030(1)(e)(H) and (I)
Findings
On or about April 10, 2021, Witness #2 (W2) was walking by the Alleged Victim's (AV) room and thought he/she heard the knob jiggling, and 10 minutes later, W2 was going to AV's room to give AV his/her medications and found the door locked. W2 opened the door to find AV inside, looking terrified and the room was completely dark. W2 asked Alleged Perpetrator #2 (AP2) why AV's door was locked and AP2 replied that AP2 locked AV in his/her room because he/she was pacing too much. AP2's actions are a violation of resident rights, are considered neglect of care and constitute involuntary seclusion. The facility failed to protect AV from involuntary seclusion, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP22-01390 $500.00 fine assessed