Failure to Timely Report Misappropriation of Resident Property
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of property for one resident within the required timeframe. The resident, who had moderate cognitive impairment and diagnoses including hypertension and fractures, reported missing money from his wallet, with the amount estimated between $800 and $1200. Documentation review showed that no 5-day reports were completed for this resident during the relevant period, despite a grievance being logged regarding the missing money. The grievance log indicated that the police were called, but there was no evidence that the incident was reported to the appropriate state authorities within the mandated timeframe. Interviews with staff confirmed that facility policy and training require immediate reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation to the administrator and appropriate authorities. Staff acknowledged that the incident was reportable and that failure to report in a timely manner could have serious consequences. The facility's policy specifically mandates reporting such allegations to state or federal agencies within applicable timeframes, but this was not followed in the case of the missing money.