Complaint Investigation Report

Family filed a missing person’s report and C1 was located after being in and out of several hospitals for psychiatric evaluations. Interview with Behavioral Health Technician (S2) states that on morning of 4/23/23, C1 came to them complaining of pelvic pain. S2 inquired what type of pain and C1 stated “I think I was raped”…”I think it happened somewhere near Angel Stadium”, connected to C1’s previous claim of being raped when they were homeless was prior to coming to facility.

Throughout interviews C1 was providing inconsistent statements, claiming they punched S1 and then stated they punched the wall with their fist as well as stating incident happened outside near Angel Stadium and later stating incident happened inside facility bathroom. There was no damage observed to C1’s hands.

It was discovered through Interviews, staff confirm that S1 identified as abuser by C1 was inside facility for approximately 5 minutes while in the presence of S2. Interview with S1 confirms that car ride from facility to hospital was approximately 8 minutes. Interviews confirmed that S1 was contacted by Orange County Deputy Sheriff and S1 provided samples of DNA for investigation.

Obtained records from Saddleback Medical Center dated 4/23/23 revealed that Lab tests were ordered and reviewed, and no results found for visit on 4/23/23. Records indicated that during timeline of visit at hospital, at 1:29 PM C1 had an Abuse/Neglect Screening in which they indicated “no” to question “Do you feel unsafe or mistreated where you live?” Lab test reviewed states no evidence of abuse or neglect. Obtained records from Orange County Sheriffs Department of California Incident Report dated 4/23/23, revealed that on 4/23/23 at 4:39 PM C1 was medically cleared by Saddleback Memorial Hospital. OC Sheriffs Incident Report also stated that “it should be noted that C1 had inconsistent statements throughout investigation”.

Based off interviews conducted and records obtained investigation revealed that C1’s statements are inconsistent regarding the allegation of incident. Investigation revealed that C1 has a history of fabricating stories. Based off Medical Records obtained, C1 was medically cleared from Hospital. Based off the information obtained, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation staff sexually assaulted a client in care is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted with Case Manager. A copy of this report along with LIC 811 confidential name list was provided to facility.