Violation Details: 00295883-AP-249589

Date
9/30/2023
Report number
00295883-AP-249589
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance
Allegation
Failed to properly plan care
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The facility failed to implement interventions and appropriately care plan related to the Alleged Victim's (AV) fall history. The failure resulted in AV experiencing a fall on or about September 30, 2023, was transferred to the hospital and was diagnosed with a lumbar spine fracture. Based on facility documentation and interviews, prior to the September 30, 2023 incident, AV had multiple falls and the facility failed to service plan AV for fall risk, despite AV having 3 falls prior to incident. The facility's failure caused AV to suffer avoidable pain and unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-00169 $2500.00 fine assessed