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The documentation error was confirmed when inspectors observed the resident in bed with oxygen flowing through a nasal cannula on March 26.

The most concerning case involved a resident with metabolic encephalopathy who sustained a leg wound that went untreated for over a week.

The facility's inspection protocol for bed frames, mattresses, and safety rails was fundamentally flawed.

Resident #20, who has functional quadriplegia, was prescribed Heparin sodium injections twice daily as a preventive measure.

Insufficient lubrication can lead to corneal damage, increased infection risk, and progressive deterioration of eye health.

Records showed that **wound care was missed for over 48 hours** during a February weekend.

Effective communication is fundamental to safe healthcare delivery.

When these committees fail to function effectively, residents face increased risks of medical errors, safety incidents, and substandard care.

Over the next five months, the facility documented six separate falls, all occurring in the resident's room while he was unsupervised.

Despite having a documented fall prevention plan, inspectors found the facility repeatedly implemented the same ineffective interventions after each incident.

The facility's failure to implement these systems left vulnerable residents without adequate protection.

This regulatory gap occurred when the previous interim administrator's licensing and contract renewal plans fell through in late December.