- Date
- 9/6/2023
- Report number
- 00284074-AP-249844
- Type
- Abuse: Financial Exploitation
- Level
- 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
- Allegation
- Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- The Alleged Victim (AV) gave pens to Alleged Perpetrator #2 (AP2) to give to his/her child for their birthday. AP2 accepted the pens from AV, which is a violation of facility policy. AP2's actions are a violation of resident rights, are considered neglect of care and constitute financial abuse. The facility failed to have a specific definition in policy about accepting gifts from residents, leaving some staff confused. The facility failure is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.