- Date
- 5/14/2024
- Report number
- 00331482-AP-282774
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
- Allegation
- Failed to provide safe environment
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- The Alleged Victim (AV) is dependent on facility staff to meet his/her care needs and has a history of falls while in their room and is care planned for a bed alarm. According to an investigation, on or about May 14, 2024, AV was found on the floor, was experiencing pain and was transported to the hospital. AV was then diagnosed with rib fractures. According to witnesses, AV's bed alarm batteries had died. The facility failed to ensure the bed alarm was functioning properly, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- RCFCP24-00941 $188.00 fine assessed