Violation Details: 00353907-AP-304282

Date
9/10/2024
Report number
00353907-AP-304282
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 a history of falls with and without injury. On or about September 10, 2024, AV had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room, where he/she appeared to try to use his/her bedside table to get out of bed and suffered a fall, causing a skin tear to his/her elbow, an abrasion to his/her shoulder and AV complained of pain in his/her back and knee. AV's bed alarm was pushed to the side and did not register AV getting out of bed. The facility's failure to adequately care plan regarding AV's falls caused unreasonable discomfort, which is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction
RCFCP24-01242 $676.00 fine assessed