- Date
- 4/14/2024
- Report number
- 00351352-AP-301715
- 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) relies on the facility for his/her care and has a history of exit seeking behaviors. AV is care planned to be redirected to a quiet space or in his/her room for less stimulation and offer a quiet environment when upset. According to an investigation, on or about April 14, 2024, AV was agitated and wanted to go outside. A staff offered to take AV for a walk and took AV out the front of the facility, walking off facility grounds. While out on the walk, AV refused to return and became increasingly agitated near a busy roadway, requiring law enforcement assistance. The facility failed to provide a safe environment, which is a violation of resident’s rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- RCFCP25-01333 $500.00 fine assessed