State Findings:
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on observation, interview, record review, and hospital record review it was determined the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1).
Resident #1 was diagnosed with [REDACTED]. However, the facility failed to ensure the adequate amount of supervision/assistance was provided when they care planned the resident to need one to two staff for incontinent care. On 07/28/18, one (1) CNA provided incontinent care for Resident #1 and when the resident threw his/her good leg (left) to the right side to assist with turning, the resident’s momentum caused the resident to roll off the right side of the bed on to the floor resulting in a fractured right femur. Resident #1 had emergency surgery on 07/29/18.
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