Violation Details: 00348742-AP-299131

Date
8/14/2024
Report number
00348742-AP-299131
Type
Abuse: Neglect
Level
3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
Allegation
Failed to properly plan care
Result
Substantiated
Findings
The facility failed to appropriately care plan related to the Alleged Victim's (AV) fall history. On or about August 14, 2024, AV suffered an unwitnessed fall that resulted in a laceration to AV's right forearm that exposed AV's muscle, which required sutures. Based on facility documentation and interviews, AV has suffered multiple falls prior to this incident. The facility's failure resulted in AV experiencing unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP25-00154 $375.00 fine assessed