Complaint Investigation Report

At approximately 9:45 a.m. LPA interviewed R1, R1 denied the allegation "staff hit resident" around the time the allegation was made. R1 however confirms staff hit them two days ago while R1 was outside in the community because they did not want to return to the facility. At approximately 10:15 a.m. LPA interview with staff #1 (S1), S1 denied the allegation. As for the incident two days ago according to S1, while R1 was attempting to cross the street on a red light S1 grabbed R1 by the back part of R1's pants to pull them back to the sidewalk. S1 states R1 then fell back and started accusing S1 of hitting them. Interviews with staff corroborate R1 was wondering on Monday evening and S1 was with them but they did not witness the incident.

Interviews with four (4) out of four (4) staff present all denied the allegation. Staff interviews revealed R1 is free to leave the facility with their 1 on 1. According to staff interviews R1 will say they want out of the facility and to call 911 to be taken to the hospital. Staff all corroborate S1 will call 911 and be taken to the hospital and return back to the facility. LPA attempted to interview all other residents present in the facility but one (1) resident was napping and the other two (2) residents did not respond to LPA's questioning.

Based on the information obtained, it could not be proven that staff hit resident. Therefore the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.