Violation Details: 00243269-AP-199687

Date
1/24/2023
Report number
00243269-AP-199687
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation
Failed to follow care plan
Result
Substantiated
Findings
On or about January 24, 2023, the facility failed to follow Alleged Victim's (AV) care plan which resulted in AV falling and hitting his/her head on the toilet during an attempted one-person assist during toileting. Based on facility documentation and interviews, AV is a two-person assist with gait belt with all transfers. The staff member who assisted with AV's transfer during toileting, was trained by other staff to do a one-person transfer when assisting AV with his/her care needs. The facility's failure to follow AV's care plan and properly train staff caused AV unreasonable discomfort which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care which constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP23-00469 $750.00 fine assessed