| Resident eloped from facility
Interviews conducted with staff indicated that Resident R1 turned off the front door alarm and walked out the front door of the facility on 07/25/2026 while staff were assisting another resident. R1 was found by staff across the street from the facility. Staff called emergency services for R1 as they had fallen. Documents reviewed indicated that R1 has a diagnosis of dementia and is able to ambulate with little to no assistance. R1 does not have a history of wandering or elopement. Therefore, the allegation resident eloped from facility is substantiated.
Facility failed to report elopement
Interviews conducted with staff indicated that an incident report was not completed and sent to the Department. Hospice services and R1’s family were notified. Therefore, the allegation resident eloped from facility is substantiated.
Based on the information obtained for the allegations above, the allegations are SUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Exit interview conducted with Executive Director and a copy of the report and appeal rights was provided.
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