Failure to Protect Resident from Physical Abuse by Staff
Penalty
Fine: $13,250
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Summary
A facility failed to protect a resident from abuse, as evidenced by an incident in which a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) pinched a resident. The abuse was substantiated following an internal investigation, which included reports from another GNA who was present during the incident. The facility's Abuse Coordinator and Director of Nursing acknowledged the occurrence and the failure to prevent the abuse. Documentation confirmed that the abuse was reported to the appropriate state board. The resident involved had been admitted to the facility in 2021. The deficiency was identified through record reviews and staff interviews, which confirmed that the resident was not adequately protected from physical abuse by facility staff.