Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Resident was physically assaulted by another resident in care.

The Department conducted record review and interviews to investigate this allegation. Interview conducted with S1 indicated that C1 and C2 had an altercation while other clients in care were being helped to their rooms. During interview with S1 and S2 indicated that C1 spat at C2, who then punched C1 in the face with C2's fist. In interview with C2, C2 informed LPA C2 pushed C1 after C1 stated "your mama". In interview conducted, C2 stated after C2 pushed C1, C1 then spat at C2, which resulted to C2 punching C1 in the face. During records review, LPA observed that C1 received medical services after the incident.

Based on interviews and records review, LPA finds that the allegation cited above is Substantiated.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds allegation to be (S) Substantiated - A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

No deficiencies will be cited as during interviews conducted with S1, S2 and C2, staff intervene immediately when incident occurred. Facility conducted a preventative plan to separate C1 and C2.

Exit interview with Caregiver. Appeals rights provided. Copy of the report provided to facility.