Failure to Implement Immediate Protective Measures After Abuse Allegation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to take immediate action after being notified of allegations of employee misconduct and possible abuse involving a resident and their roommate by a Licensed Nurse's Aide. The State Surveyor reported these allegations to the former Administrator and Assistant Director of Nursing on the same day they were made, and also notified Adult Protective Services. Despite this notification, there was no documentation of an investigation being conducted by the facility prior to the arrival of Adult Protective Services seven days later. During this period, the staff members allegedly involved in the incident continued to work and had contact with both the resident who made the allegation and the alleged victim. The current administrative staff confirmed that no protective measures were implemented following the initial report of the allegations.