Violation Details: 00230736-AP-188707

Date
11/7/2022
Report number
00230736-AP-188707
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) was care planned as an elopement risk. The facility failed to provide a safe environment. On or about November 7, 2022, a resident notified staff about a chair next to the fence in the outdoor courtyard.  AV was discovered missing and gone for approximately forty minutes before being located walking on a nearby street attempting to hitchhike, leaving AV at risk for serious harm. The facility's failure is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.  The allegation that Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) physically abused AV while getting AV in the car, was investigated and the determination was not substantiated.
Sanction
RCFCP23-00172 $375.00 fine assessed