Violation Details: 00181663-AP-144442

Date
1/29/2022
Report number
00181663-AP-144442
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. On or about January 29, 2022, AV was calling out for staff to help when Witness 5 (W5) went into AV’s room and attempted to help AV. When staff arrived, W5 became violent and pulled on AV’s catheter twice. W5 caused extreme pain to AV by pulling on his/her catheter causing bleeding. W5 frightened AV and caused much distress to AV. The facility failed to provide a safe environment for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP22-01328 $375.00 fine assessed