- Date
- 5/15/2023
- Report number
- 00262966-AP-250075
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
- Allegation
- Failed to assist with dressing or grooming
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- Facility failed to assist Alleged Victim (AV) with combing his/her hair according to the resident's preferences and ability. On May 14, 2023, AV was sent to the hospital for treatment. According to investigation, AV appeared disheveled. AV's hair was matted and had a poor odor. The uncleanliness of AV's hair caused unreasonable discomfort and loss of personal dignity to AV which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- ALFCP23-00740 $1500.00 fine assessed