Complaint Investigation Report

in regard to the allegation” Staff are vaping inside facility premises”, It is alleged that staff are vaping exposing clients to secondhand smoke. During interview with Administrator, and staff three (3) out of seven (7) stated one staff had been recently terminated due to allegations of smoking in parking lot on break. During record review LPA was able to obtain four staff statements that one particular staff was smoking in his/her car on their break prompting staff to notify Administrator. S7 stated that the smell of marijuana was seeping into client’s bedroom when this staff went outside to car for break. S7 stated that once Administrator was notified staff never reentered the facility.

Based on record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to Administrator.