Complaint Investigation Report

LPA reviewed records which included the facility's internal investigation forms, incident report, and staff accounts which included a statement from care staff who admitted to falling asleep. A review of R1’s Physician’s Report (LIC602) indicates R1 is unable to leave the facility unassisted. (Deficiency cited).

Based on interviews, statements received, records reviewed and LPA's observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation that Lack of Supervision resulting in Elopement is SUBSTANTIATED. (Deficiency cited.)

Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and/or the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties.

An immediate civil penalty is being issued in the amount of $500 per Health and Safety Code 1568.0822(C)(3) Absence of Supervision. An additional $500 is being issued for arepeat violation within a 12-month period.