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32 | The investigation revealed the following: In regards to the allegation that "Staff did not prevent a resident from physically assaulting another resident in care," it is alleged that C2 physically assaulted C1 at the facility, and that staff did not intervene in the assault. During interviews with the clients, none of them corroborated the allegation. C1 stated that although they were attacked by C2, staff did intervene quickly and appropriately, and added that staff are doing their best to create a safe environment for all clients. Other clients that witnessed the assault and intervened during the attack stated that staff responded quickly to the incident, within forty-five (45) seconds after they had intervened in the assault. During interviews with staff, none of them corroborated the allegation. One staff interviewed explained that the assault occurred during breakfast, and that staff responded to the scene immediately after being notified of the attack by the clients. Another staff member also explained that they responded to the assault immediately after it was reported to them. During review of the surveillance camera footage of the attack, which occurred in rest area near the back parking lot of the facility, C2 did attack C1 unprovoked, and the assault lasted under one (1) minute before other clients intervened and reported the incident to staff members.
Based on statements and interviews conducted with staff, clients, review of client files and facility file records, there was not enough supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview held, and a copy of this report was provided. |