Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding the allegation that Staff hit resident , the following has been concluded: Client C1 was admitted to the facility on April 20, 2001 with a primary diagnosis of Severe Mental Disability, Seizure disorder, Impulsive control disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, Diabetes Mellitus 2 and Hypothyroidism. An interview with C1 was attempted during the initial complaint visit as well as during the present visit but were unsuccessful due to C1's non-verbal condition. C1 has documented aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior and is stated to require a high level of care per their Individual Program Plan. The circumstances of the allegation were not specified and no evidence in interviews and records reviewed was of a nature to corroborate the allegation.

Based on the evidence gathered during interviews and review of records, the allegation is found to be Unsubstantiated , meaning that 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.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to a facility representative.