Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse and Neglect
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report allegations of abuse and neglect to the State Agency within the required timeframe for one resident. According to the facility's policy, all alleged violations must be reported immediately to the state agency and other required authorities. On the date in question, a resident made allegations of verbal abuse and neglect involving a CNA and an LPN, which were reported to the facility Administrator by the Ombudsman. However, the Administrator did not notify the State Agency as required. The Ombudsman discovered during a follow-up that the incident had not been reported and subsequently reported it herself. The investigation report confirmed that the incident was reported to the State Licensing Agency several days after the initial allegation. The resident involved had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was admitted to the facility prior to the incident.