Complaint Investigation Report

Staff (S1) stated that they had noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the neighbors on more than one occasion, saying that it was possible that the smell could have come from outside the facility. 3 of 3 staff interviewed had no knowledge of any incidents of marijuana in the facility.

As no one was able to provide the identities of participants or a particular date or time there is no evidence to corroborate this allegation “Staff are smoking marijuana in the facility while on duty” . Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

LPA Nakagawa also investigated the allegation that “ Staff are interfering with how resident uses their cash resources” . The Administrator, Licensee and 3 of 4 residents stated residents are allowed to access and spend their money as they wish. 3 of 4 residents corroborated that they were able to spend their money on whatever they want, although staff may coach them on making good choices, it is ultimately up to the residents to spend their money as they see fit. The only limitations to spending their money would be transportation, which is dependent on staffing and availability of a van.

LPA found no evidence that “ Staff are interfering with how residents use their cash resources”. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.