Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Resident harassing another resident at facility:

The complainant alleges that R1 is being harassed by R2. On September 11, 2021 LPA Cifuentes received witness statements stating R2 was calling several residents names and making derogatory remarks towards them. On 10/04/21, LPA Cifuentes received a faxed incident report documenting an incident of aggression between R1 and R2. LPA viewed a video of the incident between R1 and R2. LPA spoke with residents (R1-R6) regarding harassment and 4 out of 6 stated they had witnessed harassment between residents. LPA spoke with staff (S1-S6) regarding harassment between residents and 4 out of 6 staff stated that they had witnessed harassment between residents.

Based on the information gathered, the department did find sufficient evidence to support the allegation of "Resident harassing another resident at facility" .

Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above-mentiond allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the LIC 9099 and appeal rights forms were provided to Administrator Suzanna Fuentes.