Violation Details: 00173760-AP-137941

Date
12/5/2021
Report number
00173760-AP-137941
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance
Allegation
Failed to provide service
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate services according to the Alleged Victim’s (AV) ostomy and catheter care needs. On or about December 5, 2021, AV was feeling ill, started vomiting, and was sent to the hospital in which AV was admitted to the ICU and diagnosed with septic shock due to having a severe UTI. Based on facility documentation and interviews, AV was not receiving ostomy and catheter care every shift or as necessary prior to incident. The facility's failure resulted in AV’s condition worsening, requiring hospitalization for treatment, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-00044 $1500.00 fine assessed