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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.

The resident's medical records documented diagnoses including depression and a history of sexual behaviors related to psychiatric illness.

The resident required immediate emergency transportation and received two units of blood at the hospital after being diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.

The nursing assistant told her to wait because breakfast trays were arriving.