Complaint Investigation Report

During the investigation, it was reported that a resident (Resident 1) did not want to get up in the morning to take her medications and a staff person said, “You are an adult, and you need to take your medications like a ‘expletive word’ grown-ass adult.” Several staff persons stated that they heard of the allegation but did not witness it. The staff person that was accused of the statement, and a witness stated that the statement or language was not used. The resident stated that she does not remember an incident where the staff person made the statement or used foul language. It is unknown if the resident remembers the incident or not, as it is noted in the resident’s IBSP that she has a poor memory.

Based on the resident’s statements it is noted that although the above allegation mentioned may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are Unsubstantiated .