Failure to Report Alleged Abuse to Authorities
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving a resident with severe cognitive impairment and a diagnosis of unspecified dementia with anxiety. The resident, who was always incontinent and had no verbal or physical impairment, reported being pushed by a CNA. Although the facility staff investigated the allegation and determined it was unfounded, the incident was not reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health as required by facility policy. The administrator, who was responsible for reporting, was out due to illness and was the only individual with access to make the report, resulting in the failure to notify authorities within the mandated timeframe.