Complaint Investigation Report

The investigation revealed the following: Regarding Allegation: Staff hit resident in care- It is alleged that facility staff hit client in care which resulted in an injury. Three (3) out of three (3) staff interviewed deny this allegation. LPA Ramirez reviewed C1 medical and behavioral file. C1 was admitted into the facility on 8/19/21. Records review revealed C1 has a history of fabricating stories. LPA Ramirez reviewed C1’s Behavior Data Sheets for June and July of 2023. LPA Ramirez reviewed letter from Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center dated 7/16/23, in response to allegation of physical abuse of C1. Inquiry findings conducted by Frank D. Lanterman team on 6/16/23, determined the allegation of physical abuse is unsubstantiated. Interviews with W1 and W2 revealed C1 returned to their day program on 6/5/23. According to W1, staff did not observe or document any injuries to C1. 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 conducted. A copy of this report was provided.