Question

lets review what youve learned so far.

which of the following statements are true? (click on all that apply).

• a long-term care facility must investigate any suspicion of abuse within 5 working days of the incident
• a long-term care facility must be able to prove that any incidence of suspected abuse was investigated
• while the long-term care facility investigates suspected abuse, individuals living in the facility must be protected from any further harm or abuse
• suspected abuse should be reported for anyone living at the facility, but not for individuals who only come to the facility twice a week for physical therapy

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Abuse Reporting and Investigation Protocols in LTC

Guidelines for protecting residents and documenting abuse investigations.

Step 1: Analyze Statement 1

Federal regulations (such as CMS guidelines for long-term care facilities) require that any suspicion of abuse must be thoroughly investigated. The facility must prevent further potential abuse while the investigation is in progress, and the results of all investigations must be reported to the administrator and to other officials in accordance with State law within 5 working days of the incident. Therefore, the statement "A long-term care facility must investigate any suspicion of abuse within 5 working days of the incident" is true.

Step 2: Analyze Statement 2

Facilities must maintain detailed records of all reports, investigations, and corrective actions taken. If state surveyors or auditors review the facility, the administration must provide clear documentation proving that every allegation or suspicion of abuse was thoroughly investigated. Therefore, the statement "A long-term care facility must be able to prove that any incidence of suspected abuse was investigated" is true.

Step 3: Analyze Statement 3

The immediate priority when abuse is suspected or reported is the safety of the resident(s). The facility must take immediate action to prevent further potential abuse or harm to any residents while the investigation is being conducted (e.g., removing the accused staff member from direct care duties). Therefore, the statement "While the long-term care facility investigates suspected abuse, individuals living in the facility must be protected from any further harm or abuse" is true.

Step 4: Analyze Statement 4

Abuse reporting mandates protect all individuals receiving care at the facility, regardless of whether they are full-time residents or outpatients receiving short-term therapy services (like physical therapy twice a week). Suspected abuse must be reported for anyone receiving services. Therefore, the statement "Suspected abuse should be reported for anyone living at the facility, but not for individuals who only come to the facility twice a week for physical therapy" is false.

Answer:

The true statements are:

• A long-term care facility must investigate any suspicion of abuse within 5 working days of the incident
• A long-term care facility must be able to prove that any incidence of suspected abuse was investigated
• While the long-term care facility investigates suspected abuse, individuals living in the facility must be protected from any further harm or abuse