Complaint Investigation Report
Administrator Andy Kharbanda and Former Program Director Erin Franco admitted to not giving medication to the client at the time of discharge due to the discharge was not planned. Administrator and Program Director indicated medical staff did not want to be responsible for client having medication that could be used inappropriately outside of the facility.
Current Program Director Erin Bull stated the facility is providing all prescribed medication to clients in care even if the discharge is against clinical advise.
Based on the preponderance of evidence through record review and interviews, the allegation client was not provided medication as prescribed is determined to be SUBSTANTIATED, meaning a violation has occurred.
The following is being cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the facility representative.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction