Complaint Investigation Report

Per interviews with staff, S1 and S2, C1 AWOL without staff's knowledge on 8/2/24 around 8:30pm. The client was located by staff and was returned to the facility at approximately 11:00pm. The investigation has obtained information that supports that a violation has occurred.

Based on record reviews, and interviews conducted during this investigation, the allegation of "lack of staff supervision resulted in resident eloping the facility" is Substantiated. Deficiency will be cited, 80078 (a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the client's needs., see LIC9099D.

The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency (s) on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

Exit interview conducted with the Administrator.