Failure to Notify MPOA of Abuse Allegation and Investigation Findings
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure immediate and ongoing notification of a resident's Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) regarding an allegation of abuse and the subsequent investigation findings. Specifically, after an incident in which one resident was observed with his hand down another resident's shirt, the facility conducted an investigation and notified law enforcement, the MPOA, the DON, and the Administrator. However, the responsible party for the resident with severe cognitive impairment (BIMS score of 00) reported that she was initially informed of a possible incident but was later told by the facility that the incident did not occur, indicating a lack of timely and accurate communication about the event and its findings.