- Date
- 12/8/2022
- Report number
- 00235607-AP-204710
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
- Allegation
- Failed to provide service
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- The facility failed to provide appropriate services according to the Alleged Vitim (AV)’s needs. AV has a diagnosis that requires specialized attention to h/her feet and toenails. On or about December 08, 2022, it was reported that AV was not receiving nail care. Documentation provided shows AV last seen h/h podiatrist on or about May 2022. Witness #5 (W5) asked the facility to send AV out for toenail care. Staff are to document nail care on shower sheets. AV reported long toenails and unreasonable discomfort. AV frequently refuses bathing. Documentation provided to the department indicates AV refused showers throughout the months of October, November, and December 2022. AV care plan dated November 23, 2022, indicates AV will refuse services. Staff are to attempt showers three times, try change of face, and if AV still resistant to care, report to MT and they need to report issues to ED/RSM/PCP. The only notification AV PCP received of lack of showers was on February 23, 2023. The facility failed to implement reasonable interventions and services to address AV nail care and refusal of showers which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- RCFCP23-00746 $188.00 fine assessed