Complaint Investigation Report

Second allegation: Staff provided transportation to resident in care while under the influence of drugs. Regarding the allegation stated above, LPA conducted an interview with Resident #1 regarding the alleged allegation and Resident #1 informed LPA that they did not witness Staff #1 smoking marijuana while transporting residents. In addition, Resident #1 informed LPA that they have not witness Staff #1 offer marijuana to residents in care. Resident #1 informed LPA that on one occasion Staff #1 smelled like Marijuana however, Resident #1 did not witness Staff #1 smoke marijuana or offer marijuana to residents. LPA conducted interviews with Staff #2-4regarding the alleged allegation and all staff denied the allegation and informed LPA that they have not witnessed Staff #1 smoke or offer marijuana to residents in care.

Third allegation: Staff member speaks inappropriately to residents in care. Regarding the allegation stated above, LPA conducted interviews with Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4 regarding the alleged allegation and R#1-4 informed LPA that they have not experienced or witnessed staff speak inappropriately to residents in care. Resident #1-4 informed LPA that they have no concerns or issues regarding staff and reported feeling safe. LPA conducted interviews with Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4, regarding the alleged allegation and all denied the allegation and informed LPA that they have not witnessed staff speak inappropriately to residents in care. Based on corroborating evidence LPA has determined that the above allegation is Unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC 9099) was discussed, and a copy was provided to Facility Administrator Stephanie Kaplan.