Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse to State Agency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse involving a resident with dementia, behavioral disturbances, hyperlipidemia, anxiety disorder, and migraines to the state agency within the required 2-hour timeframe. According to facility policy, all alleged violations and substantial incidents must be reported to the state agency. On the date in question, a staff member was observed being rough and speaking loudly to the resident while assisting them to a chair. The incident was reported to the facility administrator, who immediately initiated an internal investigation, including a camera review by the corporate office. However, the administrator determined the incident was not reportable and did not submit an incident report to the state agency, resulting in noncompliance with reporting requirements.