Complaint Investigation Report

Regarding the allegation: Staff made inappropriate sexual advances to resident in care

It was alleged that Staff #1 (S1) made sexual advances towards R1. A file review revealed that a similar allegation was made in complaint control # 29-AS-20210603101611, in which R1 made claims that staff at this facility were sexually abusing them. That allegation was unsubstantiated. Interviews with witnesses, staff, and residents negated claims that this took place. During that investigation, the LPA interviewed S1, whom commented that R1 continually made allegations that S1 was a ‘homosexual’ and making sexual advances toward R1, yet S1 repeatedly negated these claims and stated that the claims made them uncomfortable. Interviews conducted with staff revealed that they have not observed their coworkers acting inappropriately with residents, and were trained to report all types of abuse, both observed, overheard, and/or disclosed. Regarding this complaint, it was confirmed that S1 no longer works at this facility due to the repeated claims. Resident interviews revealed that residents feel comfortable residing in this facility and believe they are being treated well. Residents denied claims of abuse from staff and stated that staff maintained appropriate relationships and boundaries with the residents.

Based on the investigation, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that staff made inappropriate sexual advances to R1. This allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

No deficiencies cited regarding this allegation at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.