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The family delivered these orders directly to facility staff.

According to the inspection report, the resident's oxygen saturation levels dropped to 88% and then to a critically dangerous 70%.

The resident's medical history revealed years of abuse by the family member, including verbal, emotional, financial, and physical mistreatment.

The incident occurred on April 9, 2024, when LPN #1 observed the injury but made assumptions about its cause rather than following proper assessment protocols.

This classification indicates systemic issues within the facility's care delivery and management systems that require ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

This suggests the current pain management approach was inadequate.

More concerning, the CNA stated they were unaware that the facility even had an Abuse Coordinator position.

The inspection conducted on March 7, 2025, revealed widespread temperature control failures that put elderly residents at significant risk of severe burns.

Missing even a single dose of blood thinners can significantly increase the risk of stroke or pulmonary embolism.

The resident told Licensed Practical Nurse Staff A that they felt their roommate was "trying to kill" them and had put a blanket over their face.

The incident had immediate physical consequences.

"He was unable to reach the call light from his position on the shower chair," according to the federal inspection report.