Complaint Investigation Report

392701332-8-8-2024-27-AS-KHOS-D8BQKA-20240820121402

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC , 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

08/02/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Michael Bilger

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 27-AS-20240802111801

CENTRAL VALLEY TRAINING CENTER STOCKTON EAST

Staff member physically abused client in care

On 8-8-24 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Bilger arrived unannounced to open and investigate the complaint allegation noted above. LPA met with program designee Jennifer Jones and explained the purpose of the visit. During this investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff1(S1), S2, and S3. LPA also reviewed incident report dated 7/11/2024 as well as employee file documentation for S4. Based on interview and record review, it was determined that on 7/10/2024 at approximately 11:00am, S4 engaged in inappropriate interaction with client1 (C1) in the classroom setting at the day program whicn included pinching C1's right forearm and elbow as an attempt to redirect C1 from an inappropriate behavior. C1 did not sustain injury as a result of incident. Based on interviews and record reviews, it was revealed C1 is no longer working with the clients at this day program. As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is met, and this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Citation was issued under Title 22, Division 6. An exit interview was conducted with Jennifer Jones and a copy of this report was provided to Danielle. Appeal rights provided. LIC 811 provided.