Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse to State Agency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure timely reporting of an abuse allegation to the State Agency for one resident. The resident, who was cognitively intact and had diagnoses including Parkinson's Disease, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, was present in their room when a CNA was overheard by a housekeeper repeatedly using profane language directed at the resident. The housekeeper reported the incident to the housekeeping supervisor and the administrator. Although the incident occurred and was discovered in the early afternoon, it was not reported to the State Agency until over seven hours later, exceeding the required two-hour reporting timeframe. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the delay and was unable to provide an explanation for the late reporting.