Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation revealed the following:

Allegation #1 Staff assaulted Client. LPA Antonine Richard interviewed the alleged victim. client C1, that the staff S6, pushed C1 from getting inside van. LPA Richard interviewed (S1). S1, confirmed staff (S6), did pushed C1 from getting inside the Van. Licensee Thomas Aaron stated on "07/10/2023, he found out about the incident, and suspended staff S6". The licensee stated "after the internal investigations were completed, he decided on 07/12/2023 to terminate staff S6".

Records reviewed from staff records revealed that staff S6 was terminated on 07/12/2023 due to the physical and verbal abuse of client C1 while in care.

Based on the information collected, an inspection of the facility, observation, and interviews conducted, and records reviewed 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 9099-D

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the LIC 9099 and appeal rights forms were provided to Thomas Aaron.