Complaint Investigation Report

During interviews with Administrator, Admin stated that there had been a staff member that had been caught sleeping on the job in 2021 during the day shift. They were written up at the time, and have since transferred to a separate facility. In interviews with 2 additional staff members and 3 residents. 4 out of 5 individuals interviewed stated that the had not ever witnessed staff fall asleep on the job. 1 out of 4 individuals interviewed stated that they had not witnessed any staff members sleeping since the incident that occurred in 2021.

LPA reviewed resident sleeping logs. Sleeping logs show all 3 residents as having been checked on at least once per hour from January 20th 2023 to present. 1 out of 3 residents had been checked in on once every 15 minutes. Resident sleeping logs are at moment of staff check in.

LPA interviewed 3 staff and 3 residents regarding staff drug use. 3 out of 3 staff interviewed and 3 out of 3 residents interviewed had not observed staff members using drugs or alcohol at any point during their time at the facility. During tour of the facility, LPA did not observe a noticeable odor nor any drug paraphernalia on the facility premises. LPA reviewed facility illicit substance policy, which indicated that staff members are turned away from the facility at any signs of inebriation. Substance Abuse policy was observed to have been signed by all staff members currently working at the facility.

This Department has investigated the above allegations, and based on records review, interviews and observation, the Department has determined that the allegations were 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.

Exit interview conducted. This report was reviewed with Administrator Angelica Atriano and a copy was provided.