Complaint Investigation Report

During today's inspection, the LPA conducted a physical plant tour beginning at 12:20 PM and observed all drawers, cabinets, closets, and garage areas in the facility. The LPA did not observe any paddles or objects similar to a paddle. At 12:37 PM, a telephone interview was conducted with Staff #1 (S1). During the interview, S1 denied ever hitting C1 or threatening C1 to apologize with a paddle or anything similar. During today's visits, between 12:47 PM and 1:00 PM, the LPA also conducted interviews with three staff members and Administrator Joy Carino. The administrator and the staff members denied observing any staff member hit C1 or threaten C1 to apologize with a paddle or any other object. Clients interviewed during the previous inspection denied having any issues or concerns regarding how staff treated them.

Based on the information, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations of 'Staff hit client in a care' and 'Staff threatened client in care' occurred. Therefore, the allegations are deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview and report reviewed with the Administrator.. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.