A Guide to Preventing Scald Injuries

Daniel, a 55-year-old male with intellectual and developmental disabilities, had a history of having seizures. He went into the bathroom to take a bath by himself. Shortly after, a staff heard another individual yelling for help, indicating that something was wrong with Daniel. Daniel was found unresponsive in the tub and died later that evening of hypothermia. His body temperature was 110 degrees. What was the cause of this tragic event and how could it have been prevented?