Violation Details: 00337785-AP-288688

Date
6/20/2024
Report number
00337785-AP-288688
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) and Witness 1 (W1) both have histories of behaviors and resident-to-resident altercations. AV is known to become upset and physically aggressive with roommates and others who enter his/her side of the room. W1 is known to become loud and aggressive with poor impulse control. W1’s service planned behavior interventions instructs staff to escort W1 to his/her room for de-escalation and keep W1 away from others. According to an investigation, on or about June 20, 2024, AV approached W1 in their room to tell W1 to shut up and W1 struck AV in the face with a closed fist, causing pain and injury to AV, which resulted in unreasonable discomfort. The facility failed to provide a safe environment and failed to properly plan care for AV, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-00898 $375.00 fine assessed