Failure to Report Alleged Abuse to State Agency
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving one resident. According to facility policy, any alleged violations involving neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident property must be reported immediately to the administrator and as required by state law. A grievance was filed by a resident stating that a CNA spoke to him disrespectfully, threw a shirt at him, told him to put it on, refused to help him put on socks, and then left the room without returning. The Director of Nursing confirmed that this abuse allegation was not reported to the State agency as required by policy and regulation.