Violation Details: 00256421-AP-211873

Records Request Print
Date
3/13/2023
Report number
00256421-AP-211873
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to provide appropriate skin care
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0055(1)
Findings
On or about March 12, 2023, the Alleged Victim (AV) was having his/her compression sock placed by staff. AV states that staff scratched his/her legs with staff's long fingernails while putting on compression socks. AV received a skin tear, which needed to be bandaged. Staff provided wound care to AV, however, AV's wound worsened and his/her leg began to swell, causing AV pain and unreasonable discomfort. AV was sent out to the hospital and diagnosed with an infected wound on his/her leg. The facility's failure to provide proper wound care is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
ALFCP23-00532 $500.00 fine assessed