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32 | Six (6) staff members reported it was difficult to care for R1 because R1 would constantly walk around the facility even when R1 was visibly tired, and R1 would not follow instructions when redirected. Staff reported that R1 wore a protective helmet during the day to protect R1’s head. However, no other preventative measures were implemented to deter R1 from falling or injuring self.
In addition, R1’s mother disclosed the facility failed to notify her of the majority of the falls R1 sustained while at the facility. The review of the medical records revealed the hip/thigh injury first observed by staff on June 4, 2023, was not medically evaluated until July 2, 2023 (29 days after) and determined to be an erythema, hard, lump hematoma with no evidence of a fracture. The interview of the attending nurse revealed the injury to R1’s hip should have been immediately evaluated after it was noticed by staff.
Based on the evidence the allegation that resident sustained unexplained bruising to face and body due to neglect is Substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Second Allegation: Facility failed to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
The evidence indicate staff confirmed R1 required constant supervision during all hours of the day because R1 would refuse to sleep and frequently fall. Facility records revealed staff documented an unexplained “swollen bruise” to R1’s left hip on June 4, 2023, and noted a change in behavior. The morning and afternoon shift noted R1 did not walk and during dinner appeared to be crying. Three (3) staff reported the bruise to the hip should have been medically evaluated. However, the facility failed to notify R1’s mother of the injury and did not seek medical attention until July 2, 2023 (29 days later) at the request of R1’s mother. |