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32 | On 01/22/26, a Department Representative interviewed Resident#1(R1), which revealed that Staff#1(S1) entered R1’s bedroom, closed the door, and stuck S1's tongue down R1’s mouth 3 times on three separate occasions in the same evening on or about the week before Christmas 2025. Interviews with other residents revealed they had no concerns with any of the staff. On 01/27/26, interviews were conducted with the facility Administrator, two staff members, and one facility resident, who couldn’t confirm the allegation. The facility administrator stated that R1 has mild cognitive impairment, and according to caregivers, would sometimes wake up from a dream in the middle of the night in a confused state. R1 does not have any sundowning behaviors. Record review confirmed that R1’s Physician’s Report dated: 3/28/2025 notes R1 has dementia. An updated Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan dated: 1/01/2026 indicated that R1 requires emotional support and reassurance related to her diagnoses to maintain emotional stability and a sense of security. Department Representative also observed documents indicating that the Facility Administrator completed an internal investigation on 1/01/2026, in which the Facility Administrator couldn’t confirm the allegation, as S1 denied it. S1 had been taken out of the facility schedule and later resigned. A police report was filed on 01/07/26, no injuries were observed at the time of the investigation.
Based on the investigation conducted by the Department it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Regarding the allegation: Staff did not follow cross-reporting requirements
It is alleged that the facility Administrator did not report the incident to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA Agban interviewed the Administrator over the phone on 05/15/26, and the Administrator stated that the incident was reported on 01/01/26. LPA obtained a copy of incident report (LIC 624) and SOC 341 dated: 01/01/26 with fax cover date 01/01/26 which was provided by the administrator and notes incident was cross reported to CCL.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Exit interview conducted and copy of this report signed and delivered.
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