A resident's call light goes unanswered for long periods and she falls trying to toilet alone. Reporting this pattern matters because it may indicate:

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Neglect due to failure to provide timely assistance and supervision - Repeated failure to respond and provide needed supervision can be neglect, especially when it leads to injury. The aide should report the pattern to the nurse and document observations factually.

A resident's call light goes unanswered for long periods and she falls trying to toilet alone. Reporting this pattern matters because it may indicate:

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