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32 | Based on hospital medical records, resident 1 was diagnosed with a 3 centimeter left lower quadrant abdominal stab wound with no active bleeding. It was also learned there was no indication resident 2 had a pocketknife. There was no indication resident 2 had an intention of stabbing resident 1. In addition, video footage captures resident 1 and resident 2 sitting at two different tables on the day of the incident. At the time of the incident, resident 2 got up from his table and walked over to resident 1 and proceeded to stab resident 1.
After the stabbing incident occurred, care staff responded in a timely manner. A medical response call was made at 1723 hours, and an ambulance arrived at the facility at 1728 hours. Furthermore, video footage captures a first aid certified care staff providing first aid to resident 1 after incident occurred. In addition too, care staff removing resident 2 away from resident 1. Moreover, the surveillance camera shows 4 care staff working in the dining room area, which they all provided care to residents during and after the stabbing incident. Additionally, resident 2 and resident 3 both stated they feel safe at the facility.
As a result of this investigation, the Department finds the allegations to be unsubstantiated. Due to the above noted information, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, and therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with Jami Young and a copy of this report was provided to Jami Young via email and an electronic email read receipt confirms receiving these documents. |