Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation #1: The client engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviors due to staff neglect.

The department conducted interviews with the facility staff members 1-6 (S1-S6), client 1 (C1), Witness 1 and Witness W2,Westside Regional Center staff. All reported C1 has a history of fabricating, lying, and being untruthful. Client and staff records, enforcement reports, facility training, and disciplinary action forms about the facility staff were requested and reviewed. The client has been diagnosed with attention-seeking disorders and has a history of making false allegations. There were no witnesses to corroborate the allegation made. S1-S6 noted that C1 became jealous after the resident was informed the staff had a girlfriend or had communicated with a female relative of C1. Hawthorne Police Department completed a police report DR24-0000111 and stated no sexual assault exam was conducted. S1-S6 denied the allegation. The department investigation did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

Allegation #2: Staff allowed the client to have access to inappropriate items.

The department conducted interviews with the facility staff members 1-6 (S1-S6) and Client 1 (C1). S1-S6 stated that the client does not initial or sign off on the MARs, and staff do not allow the client to have access to the MARs. C1 stated that she does not have access to the client's medications, staff dispenses the medication, signs off on the medication, and dispenses the medications according to the doctor's order. S1-S6 and C1 stated that the client does not have the gate code. S1-S6 and C1 denied the allegation. The department reviewed facilities Medication administration records and found them to be signed for by staff. The department investigation did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

Allegation #3: Staff inappropriately persuaded client.

The department conducted interviews, with the facility staff members 1-6 (S1-S6), and Client 1 (C1). S1-S6 also stated that the administrator did not take the client on an outing to influence or dissuade the client from making any statements. C1 stated staff never inappropriately persuaded the client. S1-S6 and C1 denied the allegation. Facility records, enforcement reports, and training documents were reviewed as part of the investigation. The department investigation did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

Based on interviews, available evidence, observation, information received, and records reviewed there was not enough sufficient evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated.

There were no deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left with