Violation Details: 00308707-AP-261451

Date
12/31/2023
Report number
00308707-AP-261451
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to assure timely medical treatment
Result
Substantiated
Findings
On or about December 31, 2023, at approximately 3:49 AM, the Alleged Victim (AV) had rolled out of bed and complained that his/her wrist hurt worse, as AV had previously complained that his/her wrist hurt. At approximately 11:35 AM, staff discovered that the Alleged Victim's (AV) left arm and wrist was very swollen and looked as if it were broken. Later that day at 3:45 PM, AV was placed on alert for increased pain in the wrist. AV's family member showed up the next day and determined to take AV to the hospital where he/she was diagnosed with a fractured wrist. The facility's failure to ensure timely medical treatment placed AV in unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-00467 $500.00 fine assessed