Violation Details: 00218545-AP-177509

Date
8/31/2022
Report number
00218545-AP-177509
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to properly plan care
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care and has a history of repeated falls. On or about August 31, 2022, AV was found to have extensive bruising and swelling on AV’s chest and armpit and shoulder. AV was sent to the hospital where it was discovered AV had a fracture of two ribs. Progress Notes indicated AV had fallen recently, but there was no follow-up after the note was entered. The facility failed to implement interventions and/or appropriately care plan related to AV’s safety and history of falls, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP25-00388 $375.00 fine assessed