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32 | On 10/08/2025, LPA obtained documents from C1’s current Physician’s Report. LPA also obtained copies of Administrator, S1 to Staff #10 (S10’s) valid CPI training certificates.
During today's visit, LPA obtained the following documents: staff roster, client rosters, and Staff #11 (S11's) valid CPI training certificate.
The investigation revealed the following: in regards to the allegation "Staff hit client in care” it is alleged that there is a staff that works the night shift and roughed C1 up which resulted in a black eye. LPA interviewed the Administrator, six (6) out of six (6) staff that denied the allegation stating that the staff have not hit clients while in care nor have they observed any other staff members hit any clients in care. LPA interviewed C1 who stated that the black eye occurred when C1 was out of the community as a result of having a seizure. C1 stated that the black eye did not occur by S3 or another staff hitting C1. LPA reviewed records, per physician’s report dated 05/07/2025, C1 is allowed to leave the facility unassisted. LPA reviewed records of a Special Incident Report dated 10/6/2025 which indicated that local police visited the facility to conduct a welfare check on 10/02/2025 in which C1 stated not knowing how C1 got injuries to the face but confirmed that the injuries occurred while C1 was out in the community. In addition, there were no witnesses that observed the alleged incident. LPA interviewed W1 which stated that C1 has a history of violent behaviors, outbursts, and allegations against staff. LPA interviewed an additional two (2) out of three (3) clients that denied the allegation by stating that they have never been hit by staff nor have they seen staff hit any of the other clients. LPA interviewed one (1) out three (3) clients who stated being grabbed by staff during a behavior. However, staff interview indicated that this was conducted during a CPI hold. LPA reviewed all documentation that C1 has a history of making false statement and fabrications about staff. Administrator, and six (6) out of six (6) staff interviewed indicated that they have used CPI holds on clients in the past if the nature of the situation required it. LPA reviewed records, Administrator, S1 to S11 has valid CPI training certificates. No paperwork observed in the files that showed the staff have been reprimanded for physical abuse. Therefore, there was insufficient evidence to corroborate with the allegations.
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 is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview was held with the DSP, Pedro Malave and a copy of this report was provided. |