Violation Details: 00246539-AP-202668

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Date
2/10/2023
Report number
00246539-AP-202668
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to provide safe environment
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0030(1)(e)(I)
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) has a history of wandering, an elopement risk, and identified as a high fall risk. According to an investigation, on or about February 10, 2023, AV eloped from the facility after a visitor entered the building. The AV was found on the ground by a pedestrian who contacted EMT’s. EMT’s found the AV bleeding, notified facility, and took AV to the hospital. AV had a laceration to the scalp that required staples, a head injury, lip laceration, contusion of the face and a closed fracture of a nasal bone. The facility failed to provide a safe environment, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP23-00712 $375.00 fine assessed