Complaint Investigation Report

On 12/16/22, the Department interviewed staff persons S1, S2, and S3, who denied that drug usage is allowed to take place in the facility and that any found substances are confiscated and the incident/s reported to the Administrator; on this same date, the Department reviewed the resident files, and no information was observed to indicate that there had been drug usage during the subject time period. On 12/16/22 and 1/23/23, the Department attempted to reach former residents (from the subject time period), C3, C4, and C5. It was not possible to reach these individuals.

Based upon records review, interviews conducted, and observations made, the Department has investigated the above allegation and found that it is Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint allegation/s are Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.

Facility staff do not prevent clients from smoking in the facility:

On 12/16/22 the Department interviewed the RP, who provided no information pertaining to residents smoking in the facility; on 3/3/21, the Department again interviewed the RP and again, no examples of residents smoking inside the facility were provided. On 3/3/21 the Department interviewed S3 who reported that cigarette smoking is not allowed inside of the facility, and is only allowed in the backyard; on this same day, the Department also spoke with staff person S5 who stated that it was the RP that had a history of being caught smoking in the facility and that this was reported by staff person S2. On 3/3/21 the Department interviewed C5 (resident during the subject time period), who reported that residents are allowed to smoke in the backyard, but will sometimes do so in the front yard. On 12/16/22 the Department interviewed staff persons S1, S2, and S3, who denied that clients are allowed to smoke inside of the facility and that if caught, the incident/s are reported to the case managers and responsible parties – for possible termination. On 12/16/22 and 1/23/23 the Department attempted to speak to former residents (from the subject time period), C3, C4, and C5. It was not possible to reach these individuals.