| Allegation: Staff hit resident.
During the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to find any witnesses or documentation supporting the allegation above.
There is no evidence that supports staff hit residents. Clients (C2-C3) stated they have not been hit or slapped by staff. Staff (S1-S2) stated clients have not been hit or slapped by staff. Witness (W1) from Harbor Regional Center stated all four clients (C1-C4) has not been hit or slapped by staff. Witness (W1) has not seen any type of abuse taking place at the facility. LPA interviewed staff (S1-S2) who stated there are neighbors who have concerns about some temporary noise like banging on the walls and yelling. Staff (S1-S2) stated there is kicking, banging of the walls and yelling from client (C1) due to behavior issues.
Based on LPA’s interviews conducted and records reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Staff made inappropriate comments towards resident
During the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to find any witnesses or documentation supporting the allegation above.
There is no evidence that supports staff has made inappropriate comments towards resident/client. LPA interviewed clients (C2-C3) who stated staff does not yell or make inappropriate comments towards any clients. Staff (S1-S2) stated staff do not yell or make inappropriate comments towards clients. Witness (W1) stated (W1) has not seen or heard staff yell at the clients. Witness (W1) stated (W1) has not seen or had any reports of any inappropriate comments made towards clients.
Based on LPA’s interviews conducted and records reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated
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