Print Violation: 00066816-AP-048359

Provider Information

Farmington Square Medford

1530 POPLAR DRIVE
Medford, OR 97504

Date: 1/12/2020
Report number: 00066816-AP-048359
Type: Abuse: Neglect
Level: 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm
Allegation: Failed to protect resident from verbal abuse
Result: Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated: External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
Findings: Alleged Victim (AV) had a fall, went to the hospital and when AV returned to the facility AV's moving ability was compromised. On or about January 12, 2020, a caregiver request Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) to come assist to get AV up. AV was trying to get off the bed without assistance and kept falling on the floor. AP2 yelled at AV "stop getting off the bed," and "If you get off the bed again, I will leave you on the floor." The caregiver that witnessed this described AV as being embarrassed and was disturbed when AP2 yelled at AV. It was also reported that AP2 told AV that if he/she kept getting up unassisted AP2 would sedate AV and he/she wouldn't get to see his/her spouse. During the facility investigation the facility reported that AP2 did not deny the allegations. AP2's actions are considered verbal/emotional abuse. Prior to this incident staff reported AP2 for similar behaviors. The facility failed to protect AV from verbal/emotional abuse, which is a violation of resident rights, is neglect of care and constitutes abuse.
Sanction: RCFCP20-00818 $188.00 fine assessed