Complaint Investigation Report

LPA interviewed facility staff (S1) who stated they (C1) had never disclosed to them that they felt unsafe inside the facility, further stating that they did not observe any conflicts or on-going issues between residents in the facility. LPA attempted to interview client (C1) but was unable as the resident was removed from the facility. LPA reviewed C1’s records, including the LIC 602 Physician’s Report, and Individual Program Plan (IPP), and facility sign-out sheets. Records indicated C1 was able to leave the facility unassisted and had a history of elopement behaviors. The IPP documented interventions, including the use of a sign-in/sign-out sheet and contacting law enforcement when appropriate. There is not enough evidence or information present to corroborate this allegation, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

The investigation revealed the preponderance of evidence standards have not been met; therefore, the above allegation are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED . A finding that the complaint allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.