Violation Details: 00165779-AP-131465

Date
10/11/2021
Report number
00165779-AP-131465
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to assure timely medical treatment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. AV has a history of urinary tract infections (UTI). On or about, October 11, 2021, AV started experiencing symptoms and a urinalysis was requested; however, the order was not received until October 18, 2021. During this time AV’s symptoms increased and there was no documented follow-up by the facility. AV was sent to the hospital on October 18, 2021, where he/she was diagnosed with a UTI. The facility failed to assure timely medical treatment, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP22-00693 $500.00 fine assessed