Failure to Timely Report Investigation Results of Suspected Abuse/Neglect
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report the results of an investigation into suspected abuse, neglect, or theft within the required 5 working days, as mandated by state law. Specifically, for one incident involving a resident, the Provider Investigation Report (Form 3613-A) was not filed in the TULIP system within the required timeframe. The initial Facility Reported Incident and CII Self-Report Template were submitted, but the follow-up investigation results were not reported as required. Record review confirmed that the 5-day report was not completed until several weeks after the incident. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged not remembering to complete the 5-day report and attributed the oversight to being preoccupied with other matters in the facility. The facility's own policy requires the Administrator to confirm receipt of the initial report and to submit the results of the investigation within 5 working days. The failure to complete this process was confirmed through both record review and the Administrator's statements.