Complaint Investigation Report

Vernon Cottage, Long Beach04/10/2024Licence 198320283

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Date signed06/24/2024 04:32:12 PM
The inspector’s account

The investigation revealed the following:

Regarding the allegation: "Staff member engages in inappropriate behavior with family member in the presence of resident in care.". It has been alleged that family member(s) was in R1's room having a private conversation with R1 and S2 interrupted the family member and R1's conversation.

Interviews revealed that 4 out of 4 staff, 3 out of 3 residents and 2 out of 2 witnesses have denied the allegation. Record reviews revealed that all 4 staff have appropriate training records, according to CA Code of Regulations: Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 - Article 07. "87411 Personnel Requirements - General".

Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the above allegation has been Unsubstantiated .

An exit interview was conducted with Elsa Roman, Assistant Administrator, and a copy of this report has been provided.

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