Complaint Investigation Report

LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1) and denied that they fell asleep while driving. Staff #1 stated that they believed they fainted and woke up to the motion and sounds of the airbags being deployed. It was advised that S1 is no longer employed at the facility. LPA attempted to interview Client #1, but LPA was unable to obtain contact. LPA obtained a copy of police report created by Riverside County Sheriff dated September 20. 2024. A review of the report advised that S1 was transporting 7 clients and S1 admitted that they fell asleep causing a three car accident. The report documented that S1 was at fault. The police report did not indicate that Client #1 was injured in the incident. Additional pertinent information corroborated the information regarding Client #1’s injury.

Based on LPA’s observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegations that staff neglect resulted in Client #1’s injury is found to be substantiated. The facility will be cited pertaining to California Code of of Regulations. This violation poses a health and safety risk to clients in care.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report, LIC 9099-D, the LIC 811 and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Nkechi Anwuli .