Complaint Investigation Report

S1 stated that R1 can come and go as he pleases. S1 told R1 not to leave but R1 wanted to leave. R1's responsible party called that R1 has not arrived at her home. R1 was considered AWOL on June 11, 2022 and R1 was reported to Fullerton Police Department as a missing person on the same day by Staff 2 (S2). It was later determined that R1 was struck by a vehicle on June 11, 2022 and was taken to a hos pital. R1 was transferred to a skilled nursing facility afterwards.

The IPP dated 3/3/2022 indicated that R1 is independent. It further states that R1 is aware of his surroundings and he can look out for cars, cross the streets, and he is not too trusting of strangers. R1 was working for Del Taco on Saturdays and was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LPA Chin interviewed Staff 2 and she reported that the facility has an open door policy, that she cannot stop or restrain an individual from leaving the facility. S2 further explained that the facility can only provide verbal prompts and provide support. LPA interviewed Staff 1 and Staff 3 and both stated that R1 went out to the community on his own and always returned to the facility . LPA Chin interviewed R2 who stated that he did not know R1.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation and review of all documents obtained, the allegation that facility staff failed to provide care and supervision resulting in client eloping is deemed Unsubstantiated.

Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights explained and a copy of this report was given to Justin Rodriguez, Administrator.