Complaint Investigation Report

Investigation revealed the following : Allegation "Resident was physically abused." Based on Investigations Branch (IB) findings: Client (C1) has a history of self-inflicted injuries to themself and others. The behaviors are believed to be in correlation with C1’s medical diagnosis. C1’s behaviors consist of the destruction of property (furniture/ household items) using physical force, and self-inflicted injuries to self and/or others requiring either, first aid or medical care. Interviews with C1’s family members revealed while C1 was living at home, C1 inflicted injuries to themself and family members while in care. Due to C1’s behaviors, C1's family decided they were unable to care for C1. C1’s family members indicated that they are satisfied with C1’s care and have seen improvement in C1’s aggressive behaviors since being at the facility. Interviews with behavior therapists indicated that they witnessed C1 having tantrums and self-inflicting injuries by picking, pinching, and hitting during a therapy session. A review of C1’s IPP noted that they working to reduce C1’s self-injurious behaviors from every week to once a month. The facility is working in conjunction with a Placement Agency, and a behavioral therapist to mediate C1’s behavior.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview held. A copy of the report was provided to Licensee Yusimi Travieso.