Complaint Investigation Report

to look at Google maps. Said it was only for 2 seconds and the police were behind the facility van.

Stated that she called the Program Manager and let her know what had happened. Said when back at the facility she met with Program Manager and Lead Supervisor. Was put on Administrative leave and clocked

S1 then spoke with Lead Supervisor and told her that she was driving and picked up the phone to look at GPS and got stopped by the police.

Spoke with Staff S2 who stated that Staff S1 had been pulled over by police for briefly looking at GPS on the phone. Said S1 was upset and crying and didn't not know if she can work again.

Spoke with Staff S3 who stated that she was on the van and stated that Staff S1 did pick up the phone to look at GPS in order to find out where to exit. Said police did pull them over and issued a ticket.

Spoke with Carmela Valadez Site Supervisor who stated that Staff S1 had called the Day Program and stated that she was using GPS on the phone. Said S1 after being put on leave came back to work and did retraining. Also did another driving test with the district manager.

Also stated that S1 spoke at an in service training on the topic of safe driving.

Client's C1- C6 all stated that there have been no issues with the facility van picking them up in the morning and taking them home. Also all were not aware of the incident involving the van being stopped by the police.

Based on the LPA's observation, interviews conducted with staff and clients 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 1 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

Exit Interview conducted and copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to Carmela Valadez Site Supervisor.