Failure to Investigate Alleged Abuse Incident
Penalty
21 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation following an allegation of abuse involving one of three sampled residents. According to the abuse policy, all allegations of abuse are to be investigated by the Administrator and the DON. Documentation showed that a resident was reported to have grabbed another resident's hand and placed it in their pants in the dining room, and later attempted to grab a staff member while voicing a desire to play. The resident involved had diagnoses including bipolar disorder and anxiety. Despite these incidents being reported, the DON confirmed that no investigation was conducted into the alleged abuse.