Complaint Investigation Report

157209146-2-23-2024-24-AS-SPIY-D4UTYM-20240501150858

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

02/14/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Shawna Doucette

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20240214153005

Staff are hiding medications in other substances without the resident's knowledge

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette conducted an unannounced 10 day complaint visit and was granted entry by Staff Paula Maribel Brizula. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. Staff Paola Maribel Brizula contacted Administrator Ria Loria via telephone who gave permission for Staff Paula Maribel Brizula to sign for this report.

LPA interviewed both medication technicians.

Based on interviews, it is not determined whether or not Staff are hiding medications in other substances without the resident's knowledge. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

A copy of this report was provided to Administrator via email.