Complaint Investigation Report

clients, observed another client enter the backyard of the facility, and attempted to eat an apple that was discolored and allegedly used for smoking drug paraphernalia. The client was not being supervised by group home staff, when the client attempted to eat the apple. The incident was reported and on 09/03/2020, a meeting was conducted with Regional Center and facility staff, and the Administrator confirmed the incident occurred. A CAP (Corrective Action Plan) was issued to the facility by Regional Center for non-compliance. This is a potential health and safety risk to clients in care. Therefore, based on interviews and documents reviewed, the allegation, “Staff failed to provide adequate supervision to client in care” is SUBSTANTIATED.

No citation will be issued during this visit, due to a similar SUBSTANTIATED finding for the same allegation issued today. The POC (Plan of Correction) was submitted and cleared by LPA; nothing further to to review or assess.