- Date
- 8/23/2024
- Report number
- 00361863-AP-312205
- Type
- Abuse: Neglect
- Level
- 3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm
- Allegation
- Failed to properly plan care
- Result
- Substantiated
- Findings
- The Alleged Victim (AV) is a known fall risk and has suffered two falls recently. On or about August 23, 2024, AV was found on the floor of his/her room, bleeding from his/ her nose. AV was sent out to the hospital and was diagnosed with a broken nose. AV complained of pain on his/her face from the fall. On or about October 15, 2024, AV suffered another fall, complaining of pain. AV was sent out to the hospital and evaluated for a closed fractured nasal bone, injury to the head and contusion to right shoulder. AV complained of pain for two days after the incident. The facility failed to put interventions in place to keep AV safe from falls. The facility's failure is a violation of resident rights, is considered neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
- Sanction
- RCFCP25-00090 $1500.00 fine assessed