Failure to Remove Staff After Abuse Allegation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse policy when an allegation of physical abuse was made against a staff member towards a resident. The incident occurred during a night shift, and the resident reported the alleged abuse and contacted the police. Despite the facility's policy requiring immediate removal of the alleged perpetrator from the facility and away from other residents following an abuse allegation, the staff member in question continued to work their shift after the allegation was reported. This was confirmed through timecard records and an interview with the Human Resource Director. The facility's abuse policy was reviewed and found to clearly state the requirement for immediate removal of the alleged perpetrator, which was not followed in this case.