Failure to Immediately Report Alleged Abuse
Penalty
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Summary
Facility staff failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse involving Resident #19. According to the facility's investigation and a statement from a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), the GNA witnessed a nurse verbally and physically abuse the resident but did not report the incident immediately as required. The facility's administrative review confirmed that staff are trained to report abuse allegations to management without delay, and the expectation was reiterated by the Administrator during interviews. The investigation ultimately found the abuse allegation to be unsubstantiated, but the delay in reporting by the GNA constituted a failure to follow established protocols for timely reporting of suspected abuse.