Complaint Investigation Report

Interviews with R1 revealed that S1 was trying to put them to bed before R1 wanted to go to bed and S1 tipped the wheelchair over causing R1 to land on the floor. R1 informed LPA that S1 kicked them twice on their hip area, but did not leave any bruises. R1 informed LPA that they do not have proof of the incident occurring due to there being no witnesses.

LPA interviewed 2 of 2 staff and 2 of 2 staff denied the allegation.

LPA reviewed 2 of 2 staff having a signed Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Suspected Abuse of Dependent Adults and Elders.

S1 had documentation of annual training being conducted with care giver personal rights training on file.

Based on information gathered and interviews conducted, the Department is unable to ascertain if the above allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, the allegation are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.