Violation Details: 00270407-AP-225314

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Date
6/24/2023
Report number
00270407-AP-225314
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: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(g) and (s)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0030(1)(e)(H)
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) has a history of falls and is a known fall risk. On or about June 24, 2023, AV had a witnessed fall when getting up from his/her wheelchair and ambulating without assistance. AV requires staff assistance to walk or transfer to avoid falls. After AV's fall, he/she was noticed to have a swollen hand. AV was sent to the hospital and suffered and broken hand. The facility's failure to ensure proper supervision to ensure AV was safe from falls is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-01015 $500.00 fine assessed