Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding the allegation: Client was sexually assaulted by another client while in care.

It was alleged that C2 went into C1’s room and sexually assaulted C1. When the licensee initially heard about the claims, an internal investigation was conducted and the licensee was unable to corroborate the claims. Coupled with C1's history of making false statements and insufficient evidence, the licensee did not seek further medical evaluation for C1, but reported it to the proper authorities. The information obtained from C1’s interview revealed varying statements regarding clients that resided at the facility. C1 made several statements alleging that they had married several facility clients, yet also made claims that C2 had hypnotized C1 into marrying them. Staff and those whom provided therapeutic services to C1 confirmed that due to R1’s mental health diagnosis, it was believed that R1’s claims had the potential to lack validity.

Interviews with clients and staff revealed that they had not observed C2 or any other clients acting inappropriately with C1. C2 denied claims of sexually assaulting C1 and stated that the claims were ‘made up’. C2 denied claims of ever interacting with C1 in a sexual manner and claimed to have never been in C1's room at night, or any other time. Staff whom worked the evening and night shift denied the claim that C2 had ever went into C1’s room at night. In addition, an interview with C1’s roommate supported claims that C2 had not been observed going into their room on any occasion, let alone at night.

Client interviews revealed that clients felt comfortable residing in the facility and believed they were treated well. Clients denied claims of observing, hearing, or suspecting that C2 sexually assaulted C1 and claimed that C2 had appropriate relationships with those in the facility.

Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that C1 was sexually assaulted by C2 while in care. This allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. Staff were authorized to sign the report. A copy of the report was issued.