Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation: Staff misplaced resident’s medication. It is alleged resident's medication (Norco) was misplaced. On 5/15/22 previous facility Administrator stated staff #2 (S2) had been given a warning as a result for leaving medication (Norco) on top of a file cabinet at the reception. S2 did not store the medication over night per facility’s policy, after it was delivered to the facility. Interviews with 6 staff revealed no concerns of medication being misplaced have been brought up by residents or other staff. Interviews with residents revealed, 10 out of 10 residents did not have concerns about medication being misplaced by staff. Documents review revealed an employee warning notice was given to staff #2 , who upon receiving medications (Norco) on 4/23/22 left the medication on top of filing cabinet and did not properly stored the medication.

Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of Regulations, Tittle 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 is being cited.

Exit interview was conducted with administrator and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided.