- Date
- 3/20/2024
- Report number
- 00320373-AP-272235
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
- Allegation
- Failed to properly plan care
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- The Alleged Victim (AV) is a known fall risk and has suffered multiple falls. On or about March 21, 2024, AV was found on the floor in the hallway without his/her walker or shoes. AV suffered redness to his/her hip and a previous skin tear had opened and was bleeding. AV was sent to the emergency room and diagnosed with a significant hematoma on his/her hip. The facility failed to ensure interventions for falls were appropriate and provide enough staff to intervene when necessary. The facility's failure to properly care plan to ensure AV's safety from falls is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- RCFCP24-00623 $750.00 fine assessed