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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 342700573
Report Date: 02/10/2022
Date Signed: 02/10/2022 03:21:46 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., STE. 170
CHICO, CA 95926
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/10/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Kevin Mknelly
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 25-AS-20210810151640
FACILITY NAME:AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC IVFACILITY NUMBER:
342700573
ADMINISTRATOR:BEZDEK, SEANFACILITY TYPE:
772
ADDRESS:10821 & 10827 FAIR OAKS BLVDTELEPHONE:
(916) 903-7028
CITY:FAIR OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95628
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
02/10/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Sean BezdekTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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-Staff threatened resident while in care.
-Resident's care needs were not met while in care.
-Staff spoke inappropriately to resident while in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 2/109/22 at approximately 1 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit to deliver the findings for the above allegations and met with clinical staff. Prior to initiating the complaint visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. Upon arrival, completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 Mask. Additionally, LPA was screened with temperature at the facility.

LPAs conducted records review and extensive interviews.
The department is unable to find and or meet the preponderance, per policy.

Interviews conducted did not support the allegation that R1 was threatened by staff. Statement by staff that staff are obligated to report residents’ leaving against medical advice to relevant parties was not found to constitute a threat to the resident by the facility.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maribeth Senty
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kevin Mknelly
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 25-AS-20210810151640
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 520 COHASSET RD., STE. 170
CHICO, CA 95926
FACILITY NAME: AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC IV
FACILITY NUMBER: 342700573
VISIT DATE: 02/10/2022
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Interviews conducted do not support that Care and Supervision as defined in CCR, Title 22 80001(c) (3) and Basic Services (b)(2) were not provided to R1 during their period of residence at the facility. R1 alleged that they not provided specific quality of therapeutic services which are not covered in regulation.

Interviews conducted did not support the allegation that R1 spoken to inappropriately by staff while in care. Statement by staff to R1 that staff are obligated to report residents’ leaving against medical advice to relevant parties was not found to constitute a threat to the resident by the facility.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds allegation to be (US)Unsubstantiated - A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

Exit interview conducted and report copy provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maribeth Senty
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kevin Mknelly
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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