Complaint Investigation Report

The second allegation indicates Staff did not ensure that medications were properly stored and locked. During the quick tour of the facility on 07/01/2024, LPA Brown observed residents medications were kept in a cabinet in the corner of the living room but not locked and accessible to residents in care. S2 immediately locked the residents medication during the facility visit. S2 reported to LPA Brown that they were not aware that resident medications must be locked and not accessible to residents.

Based on LPA Brown’s observations and interview, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore the above allegations of Staff did not ensure that the cleaning supplies were inaccessible to residents (Allegation #1), Staff did not ensure that medications were properly stored and locked (Allegation #2) are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

Per records review, the facility was cited for the same regulation within 12-month period for CCR 87465(h)(2) on 10/10/2023, therefore civil penalty will be issued today, 07/01/2024 with the amount of $250.00 for repeat violation within 12-month period.

An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC9099, LIC9099D, LIC421FC and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Sahian Suarez Camacho.