374604491-8-29-2023-08-AS-DPOL-CV7TJL-20230830144631

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374604491
Report Date: 08/29/2023
Date Signed: 08/29/2023 10:45:18 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/15/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Carmen Lopez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 08-AS-20230815113031

FACILITY NAME:	RW DUNWOOD LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	374604491
ADMINISTRATOR:	PEREZ,ANGEL		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	7552 DUNWOOD WAY		TELEPHONE:	(808) 859-1629
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92114
CAPACITY:	4	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	08/29/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:10 AM
MET WITH:	Wilson Weed, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	10:50 AM

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- Staff did not protect client from inappropriate touching

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA identified herself and was granted entry by caregiver Rebecca Regala. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and reviewed the findings of the complaint with Licensee Wilson Weed.

The Department’s investigation consisted of interviews with staff, clients, and outside sources, records review of relevant documents pertinent to this investigation, and LPA observations of clients. On August 15, 2023, it was alleged that the facility staff did not protect a client from inappropriate touching by another client.

It was specifically alleged that the staff were aware of client #1’s (C1) inappropriate behavior and continued to keep the two clients in the same room. Interview with facility staff said that this this was their first incident with this type of behavior exhibited towards the same sex. They had heard about instances of inappropriate sexual behaviors outside the facility, but with the opposite sex and without any type of touching involved.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

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 08-AS-20230815113031

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: RW DUNWOOD LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 374604491
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023

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Interview with day program staff said that they had not had experiences with C1 displaying these behaviors towards the same sex, but had several incidents of C1’s inappropriate behaviors towards the opposite sex, including clients and staff. Outside sources only reported verbal inappropriateness by C1. Interview with a third-party source said this was the first time C1 displayed inappropriate behaviors they were aware of, especially in reference to the same sex. The outside source was aware that C1 had behaviors towards the opposite sex outside the facility; however, it was the first time they experienced this type of behavior from C1 while at the facility, and the behavior has been addressed with the client. Interview statements from C1 admitted the behavior occurred and expressed remorse. A review of records revealed that C1 has been residing at this facility less than one year. Facility records showed that C1 displayed verbally aggressive behaviors at the facility but no physical inappropriateness. C1’s placement referral disclosed past inappropriate activity along with emotional outbursts, and displays of inappropriate attention toward the opposite sex but no indication of physically inappropriate interactions towards males or females. Further records showed that client #2 (C2) had a history of removing their clothing in public places, displaying inappropriate behavior that occurred spontaneously and appeared to have been a willing participant in the sexual behaviors. The facility is in the process of obtaining behavioral consultation to address both clients behaviors and determine effective strategies to mitigate further incidents.

Based on the Department’s investigation of the above-mentioned allegation and the evidence obtained during staff, client(s) and outside source interviews, records reviewed, and LPA observations, there is insufficient evidence to meet the preponderance of evidence standard. Therefore, the above allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated.

The report was discussed, and an exit interview was conducted with Licensee Wilson Weed. A copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22) were provided to Licensee Weed at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the receipt of these documents.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carmen Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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