Complaint Investigation Report

On 10/25/2022 (latest attempt), LPA attempted to interview C-1 (hospitalized) and was unable to interview after numerous attempts were made. On 10/11/2022, LPA attempted to interview C-3 and was unable to interview as C-3 is non-verbal and unable to understand interview questions. LPA was unable to interview C-4 as C-4 is no longer at this facility. C-5 did not reside at this facility at the time of these allegations. On 10/18/2022, LPA interviewed Staff #1 through Staff #3. On 10/22/2022, LPA followed up with the Placement Agency Quality Assurance in regards to these allegations.

Allegation: Client is sexually abused while in care During this investigation, LPA attempted to interview C-1 through C-4 and was unsuccessful. LPA attempted to interview C-1 with no success. C-2 and C-3 were non-verbal and unable to understand interview questions. LPA was unable to interview C-4 as C-4 is no longer at this facility. C-5 did not reside at this facility at the time of these allegations. LPA interviewed Facility Administrator, S-1 through S-3 and Placement Agency Quality Assurance. Interviews conducted and documentation reviewed revealed that C-1 has a history of fabricating stories including allegations of being sexually abused. Per staff interviews, C-1’s behavior of fabricating stories is being monitored, recorded and reported to C-1’s behaviorist. Per staff interviews, they have not witnessed nor received any concerns from others in regards to clients being sexually abused. Per staff interviews, there is a female staff on shift that attends to C-1’s activities of daily living due to C-1’s history of fabricating stories. Interviews and documentation reviewed do not corroborate this allegation.

Allegation: Client is being drugged while in care During this investigation, LPA attempted to interview C-1 through C-4 and was unsuccessful. LPA attempted to interview C-1 with no success. C-2 and C-3 were non-verbal and unable to understand interview questions. LPA was unable to interview C-4 as C-4 is no longer at this facility. C-5 did not reside at this facility at the time of these allegations. LPA interviewed Facility Administrator, S-1 through S-3 and Placement Agency Quality Assurance. Interviews conducted and documentation reviewed revealed that C-1 has a history of fabricating stories. Per staff interviews, C-1’s behavior of fabricating stories is being monitored, recorded and reported to C-1’s behaviorist. Per staff interviews, they have not witnessed nor received any concerns from others in regards to clients being drugged. Interviews and documentation reviewed do not corroborate this allegation.

Refer to LIC 9099C for the continuation of this report.