Failure to Investigate and Document Missing Resident Property
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to investigate a resident's missing personal item as a potential misappropriation of property. A resident, who was cognitively intact and had diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and hypertension, reported that a ring given to her by her grandmother went missing. The resident stated she informed the facility, and staff told her they would look for the ring. The ring, described as having three stones (an emerald in the middle and two diamonds on the sides, set in gold), was brought into the facility by a family member and reported missing two weeks later. Staff actions included posting a picture of the ring in the facility and searching the resident's room and laundry, but the ring was not found. Despite these efforts, there was no documentation of the investigation, including interviews with staff or progress notes regarding the missing ring. The Executive Director confirmed that while staff were interviewed and searches were conducted, there was no written record of these actions. The lack of documentation and formal investigation into the missing item constituted a failure to respond appropriately to an alleged violation involving potential misappropriation of a resident's property.