Violation Details: 00313657-AP-266034

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Date
1/28/2024
Report number
00313657-AP-266034
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to provide medical treatment as ordered
Result
Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated
External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(g)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
External site: 411-054-0055(1)(a) and (f)
Findings
The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility for his/her care. AV had a physician’s order for daily weight checks and to notify the RN and/or Doctor if weight gain is plus/or minus three pounds. According to an investigation, AV had an increase of approximately six pounds and the RN and/or Doctor was not notified for approximately two or three days, resulting in AV experiencing shortness of breath, labored breathing, and a bloody nose and being sent to the hospital for treatment. The facility failed to provide medical treatment as ordered, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care which constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP25-00162 $1125.00 fine assessed