Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Resident was hit while in care.

It is alleged that resident was hit while in care.

Resident (R1) stated he was hit with a cane last week by resident (R5) while in his bed on the head. Resident (R1) stated he was struck with the cane 4 or 5 times prior to staff (S1) intervening last week. Resident (R1) stated this was not the first time resident (R5) has struck resident (R1). Resident (R5) struck him the first time with his cane and he was injured with a bump on his head prior to staff (S1) intervened a couple weeks ago. Staff (S1) stated he witnessed resident (R5) hitting resident (R1) with his cane both times. The first incident staff (S1) did not report it but stated resident (R1) did have a bump on his head. The second incident staff (S1) stated after he intervened, he called the Police Department who took resident (R5) into custody with them. Witness (W2) confirmed resident (R5) in still being held with the authorities. Staff (S1) did let corporate office know witness (W1) about the incident.

Based on LPA’s interviews conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above 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.