The Department conducted record review and interviewed a total of four (4) facility staff. Interview statements received from 3 of 4 staff indicated that there is a designated area for staff to smoke cigarettes and vapes. Interview statements received from 4 of 4 staff indicated that there are staff that smoke and vape but have never observed staff smoking marijuana in the community. S4 stated that R1 is a 2-person assist and will be accompanied by multiple staff members while in the community. This incident occurred off of facility premise and in the community and could not be proven it happened, therefore this allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Allegation: Staff offered marijuana to resident

During this investigation, The Department collected documentation, conducted observations and interviews. During the interviews 4 of 4 staff members stated, they have not smelled marijuana on the property and have not seen S1 offering marijuana to any residents in care. Documentation collected included an internal investigation that was completed by the facility. A substance and alcohol policy training was conduct and an agreement was signed by every employee. It could not be proven that S1 offered marijuana to residents in care, therefore this allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Based on interview statements received, records review, and observations, the Department finds the above allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning 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 a copy of report provided.