Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Staff engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior in the presence of client.

It is alleged that staff engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior in the presence of the client. Regarding this allegation, it is alleged that Client #1’s (C1) two on one staff from Bria 360 engaged in sexual behavior in C1’s room while C1 was present. LPA interviewed OM and discovered that Bria 360 staff is vendorized through North Los Angeles Regional Center (NLARC) and is not directly hired by the facility. During the investigation LPA learned that Bria 360 staff was removed from caring for C1 immediately and new staff was sent to replace the staff in question. Interviews with staff #1 (S1) revealed that they were not aware of any sexual misconduct happening in C1’s room. S1 stated that they were told by other staff members that the incident is based on rumors and that no one actually witnessed any sexual misconduct. Interview with Staff #2 (S2) revealed that there was an incident on 06/01/24 where two (2) Bria 360 staff, who are C1’s two on one direct staff were witnessed kissing across the street from the facility, however there was no incident inside of the facility where there was sexual misconduct. Furthermore, it was revealed by the OM that the incident of sexual misconduct inside the facility never took place. Interviews with Administrator, OM and two staff members corroborated that sexual misconduct did not occur inside the facility, nor did any of the facility staff engage in this behavior or suspect any of this behavior happening in the facility. Based on interviews and observations, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

No citation issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report given to Administrator.