Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation revealed the following:

In regards to the allegation: “Staff did not prevent residents from using felony drugs in the facility.” It is alleged that multiple residents in the facility have been using felony drugs in the facility for approximately three months and R1 was seen using cocaine and staff are not doing anything to address the drug use by residents. CDSS IB Investigator interviewed C1-C2 and S1 and revealed that C1 admitted abusing methamphetamine; however, C1 will begin a drug program to assist him in becoming drug free. S1 stated that staff is aware of C1’s drug abuse and have taken steps to help C1 become drug free. S1 indicated that C1 is now enrolled and will begin in a drug abuse program to help him with his drug addiction. S1 stated that staff conducts random testing of all the clients and has begun to drug test C1 on a weekly basis. S1 also indicated that the facility provides services for people with severe drug addiction. (3) out of (3) staff interviewed by LPA stated that they conduct visual checks and regular/random room checks to monitor substance abuse. Staff indicated that they have not smelled or seen any client use drugs or with drug paraphernalia. Clients interviewed by LPA stated that they have not seen anyone use drugs, or have seen them with drug paraphernalia in the facility. Some clients indicated that they know to report any drug use or suspicious behavior to the Administration.

Based on interviews conducted with clients and staff as well as reviewed files and documentation, there was not enough supportive evidence to corroborate 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview, a copy of this report and Appeals Rights were provided to Vida Andrade, Administrator.