Corn Heritage Village: Immediate Jeopardy Finding - OK

The incident occurred on October 19 at Corn Heritage Village and Rehab, but the facility didn't file its initial report with the Oklahoma State Department of Health until October 21, federal inspectors found during a complaint investigation completed November 17.

Federal law requires nursing homes to report suspected abuse within 24 hours.

Staff heard Resident #1 say "Give it to me" to Resident #2 as the two sat together in the common area. When staff approached, they observed Resident #1 had placed Resident #2's hands in Resident #1's groin area over their clothes, according to the state report filed two days later.

The two residents were immediately separated.

Resident #1 had a documented history of sexual inappropriate statements and placing their hands in their own pants in public areas, according to a comprehensive care plan dated August 15. The resident had moderate cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of 9, was alert to self only, and required assistance with most daily activities including transfers. They were independent with wheelchair mobility.

Resident #2 had severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of 3, indicating they were alert to self only. The resident required assistance with most daily activities including transfers and was dependent with wheelchair mobility. Their diagnoses included intellectual disabilities and hypertension.

When inspectors interviewed Resident #2 on October 22, the resident said everyone was nice and denied being approached by a resident of the opposite sex.

The facility's own policy required immediate reporting. An undated policy titled "Reporting Resident Neglect, Mistreatment, Exploitation, Abuse or Misappropriation of a Resident's Property" stated that any alleged violations involving abuse must be reported immediately to the administrator and Director of Nursing. The notification requirement applied to any time of day or night.

The policy further specified that the Administrator or Director of Nursing was responsible for reporting any allegations of abuse to officials in accordance with state law.

On October 27, the Director of Nursing verified to inspectors that the allegation of resident-to-resident sexual abuse should have been reported to the Oklahoma State Department of Health within 24 hours.

When inspectors toured the facility on October 22, they observed that Resident #1 was under one-to-one supervision with staff.

Resident #1's October physician orders showed diagnoses including dementia, hypertension, restless leg syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Resident #2 had been admitted to the facility in September with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities and hypertension.

The facility housed 54 residents at the time of the inspection, according to the administrator.

Federal regulations require nursing homes to immediately report suspected abuse to the administrator or director of nursing, who must then notify proper authorities. The law recognizes that vulnerable residents with cognitive impairments may be unable to protect themselves or report incidents.

Resident #1's care plan from August had already identified their pattern of inappropriate sexual behavior, including making inappropriate statements and touching themselves in public areas. Despite this documented history, the facility failed to meet federal reporting requirements when the resident's behavior escalated to involve another resident.

The two-day delay in reporting meant state investigators couldn't immediately begin their own investigation into the incident. Federal inspectors classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few residents.

Both residents involved had significant cognitive impairments that affected their ability to understand or consent to physical contact. Resident #1's moderate impairment meant they were alert only to themselves, while Resident #2's severe cognitive impairment and intellectual disabilities made them particularly vulnerable.

The incident highlighted gaps in the facility's supervision of residents with documented histories of inappropriate behavior, particularly in common areas where multiple residents gather.

Federal inspectors found the facility violated regulations requiring timely reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to proper authorities. The violation specifically cited the facility's failure to report allegations of abuse to the Oklahoma State Department of Health within the required 24-hour timeframe.

The facility's policy clearly outlined the reporting chain and timeframe requirements, making the two-day delay a direct violation of both facility policy and federal regulations.

When staff immediately separated the residents after witnessing the incident, they demonstrated awareness that inappropriate contact had occurred. However, the facility's administrative response failed to meet legal requirements for protecting vulnerable residents through prompt reporting.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, suggesting someone outside the facility raised concerns about the incident or the facility's handling of it.

Resident #2's denial of being approached by a resident of the opposite sex during the inspector interview may reflect their severe cognitive impairment and inability to recall or understand the incident.

The one-to-one supervision implemented for Resident #1 after the incident suggested the facility recognized the need for closer monitoring, but this protective measure came only after the inappropriate contact had already occurred and reporting requirements had been violated.

Full Inspection Report

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