Failure to Report Alleged Misappropriation of Resident Property
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of property to the regulatory agency, specifically regarding a missing PlayStation 5 belonging to a resident. The incident occurred after the resident was transferred to the hospital, at which time the facility packed and stored the resident's belongings. Upon the resident's return, the PlayStation was missing, and the resident was informed that the items had been secured, but the location of the PlayStation could not be determined. The resident ultimately replaced the item independently after not receiving a resolution from the facility. Interviews with the resident's roommate and facility staff confirmed that the PlayStation was not found despite a building search, and there was no documentation of a self-report to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) regarding the missing property. The current Nursing Home Administrator was unaware of a self-report or the specific date of the incident, indicating that the required reporting procedures for suspected misappropriation were not followed.