Violation Details: 00175800-AP-139602

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Date
12/16/2021
Report number
00175800-AP-139602
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to administer medication as ordered
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0055(1)(a) and (f)
Findings
On or about December 16, 2021, the Alleged Victim (AV) returned from the hospital after a fracture and was prescribed pain medication by the Emergency Room. AV kept the medication in his/her room and was not taking the medication as prescribed. The facility took the medication from AV and did not provide any pain medication to AV for 2 days while waiting for the prescription information from the Physician. AV was in pain from not receiving the medication for two days. The facility's failure of not giving AV medication as ordered is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP22-00344 $250.00 fine assessed