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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to investigate concerns relating to alleged staff abuse. The LPA met with staff, Jamielah Fortajada, and informed her of the purpose of the visit.
The Department received a Special Incident Report (SIR) from the facility on February 04, 2022. The report indicated Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Hall, was notified on January 31, 2022, by Client One (C1) of concerns relating to Staff One (S1) returning to the facility as an employee. The report states C1 voiced concerns of S1 previously threatening to increase the client's medication, physically abusing C1 and other clients and taking food away from another client. No further details were provided.
On this visit the LPA conducted staff/resident interviews, reviewed records and took copies of pertinent documentation. No citations have been issued at this time. The LPA will continue the investigation and follow up if health and safety violations are observed to have taken place.
This report was reviewed with Fortajada and a copy was provided. |