Complaint Investigation Report

565850112-2-23-2024-29-AS-DPEA-D2WVEX-20240229152303

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

CCLD Regional Office , 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

07/14/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Zabel Chochian

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 29-AS-20230714174612

Staff are not acting appropriately while at work

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to this facility. Upon arrival LPA met with Kenneth Mahler, Executive Director (ED) and the purpose of the visit was explained. On 07/14/2023, information was received that "staff are smoking marijuana while on duty in the facility common restroom". On 07/21/2023, during the initial visit, LPA met with former Wellness Director Meshyll Filipinas, and conducted a physical plant tour at 10:45AM; common areas of the facility, resident rooms and common restrooms were observed through-out the building. Also, eight (8) staff were interviewed from approximately 12PM-3:15pm. During todays visit, LPA toured the facility at approximately 3pm and interviewed six (6) random residents who reported that they have not seen any staff member smoking (marijuana or cigarettes) at the facility or acting inappropriately. Staff interviewed denied the allegation. Staff did confirm that they have observed staff smoke cigarettes outside but never inside the facility. Staff denied ever smoking marijuana while on duty at the facility. Based on the information gathered although the allegation may be valid, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred; therefore,the above allegation is deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview held, report copy issued.