Resident Left in Malfunctioning Bed After Fall
Penalty
Fine: $16,981
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure a safe environment free from accident hazards by allowing a resident to remain in a malfunctioning bed for three days. According to a progress note, the resident's bed was dysfunctional following a witnessed fall, and the bed was not removed from service. This was confirmed through record review and staff interviews, with the facility Administrator acknowledging that the malfunctioning bed was not taken out of use after the incident.