Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding the allegation staff is having inappropriate relations with another resident in care information obtained from an interview with Administrator stated no staff or resident has advised of concerns regarding inappropriate behaviors between staff and residents. Additional information obtained from interview with Administrator advised that staff do not get involved in the residents’ personal affairs outside of the facility, but will provide medical care to residents as needed.

Information obtained from interview with R1 stated that they are not aware of any of the staff having any kind of a relationship with any of the other staff or other residents. R1 state that they are not aware of any of the staff having any kind of a relationship with any of the other staff or other residents. Information obtained from interviews with the facility staff denied that any of the staff are in an inappropriate relationship with any of the residents. Information obtained from interviews with the residents stated they do not have concerns regarding staff being inappropriate with residents. A review of the records revealed there were no documented write-ups, or verbal warnings for inappropriate behavior with staff and residents.

Regarding the allegation that Resident sustained unexplained bruising while in care, it was reported that Resident Number 2 (R2), has multiple dark marks that look like bruising. Additionally, it was reported that staff believe this is occurring at the school.

Information obtained from interview with Administrator stated the bruises were evaluated to be bug bites. Administrator stated the day program R1 attends contacted R1’s responsible party and informed that the bruises occurred at the day program. Administrator also advised that staff from the day program texted facility staff and advised the bruises occurred at school. A review of the records confirmed these statements. Additional information obtained from interview with R1’s responsible party corroborated the information.

Based on interviews and record reviews, the evidence received was not sufficient information regarding the listed allegations, staff is having inappropriate relations with another resident in care and Resident sustained unexplained bruising while in care; therefore, the allegations have been deemed as unsubstantiated at this time.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Natalie Marcaida.