Complaint Investigation Report

The complaint indicated that C1 was observed to have unidentified bruises, and that a meeting was held among the care team. The staff at C1s home reported that C1 had returned to the Adult Residential Facility exhibiting bruises. The staff at this subject facility (the Day Program) stated that C1 was observed with bruising when picked up from the residence by their staff.

On 6/21/24, the Department interviewed W1 and W2 who reiterated observing C1 return to the Adult Residential Facility with bruising and a bloody finger. The Department interviewed S1 who stated observing C1 arrive at the Day Program with bruising. S1 further stated having contacted the residence to make inquiry and that the residence staff had no information has to how the bruising happened. The Department also interviewed S2 and S3 who also stated observing C1 arrive at the Day Program with bruising, with no knowledge as to how it was sustained.

On 6/21/24 the Department attempted to interview C1 and found C1 to be non-verbal and no relevant information could be obtained.

On 6/10/24 the Department interviewed S2, S3 and S4 who stated observing bruising when C1 was picked up from the residence and was informed by residence staff that C1 arrived home with bruising and a bloody finger at 3 occasions. S2 and S4 had no direct knowledge as to where the injuries were sustained nor how they happened. S2 also stated that C1 has a history of skin picking behavior.