Violation Details: 00181378-AP-144215

Date
10/3/2021
Report number
00181378-AP-144215
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to properly plan care
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) had a known history of falls. Between June through October 2021, AV sustained approximately six (6) falls. On or about October 3, 2021, AV was found face-down on the floor. AV suffered a contusion to the head and as a result of the fall, AV suffered a scalp laceration which required 28 stitches to close, and a spinal fracture. The facility failed to care plan appropriately and implement interventions to mitigate AV’s risk of falls, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP22-00771 $1500.00 fine assessed