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32 | On 12/20/2024, from 9:30am to 10:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachael De Leon conducted an initial complaint visit to the facility. LPA De Leon met with Joni Chapman, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. The LPA requested records pertinent to the investigation. The LPA advised they would return at a later date to deliver findings.
The Department’s Investigation Report for complaint #29-AS-20241212124657 related to the 12/10/2024 incident included interviews, facility video footage, photos of C1’s injuries, Twin Cities Community Hospital medical records, San Luis Obispo (SLO) Sheriff’s Department Report #2412-09017, and facility file documents related to the investigation.
The Department’s investigation revealed that on 12/10/2024, C1 suffered an anxiety attack while in care at the facility. This resulted in self-inflicted injuries from C1 repeatedly striking their head against hard objects – floor, wall, door frame, chair and bench. C1’s behavioral plan specifies staff should closely monitor C1 if C1 exhibits self-injurious behaviors. During the anxiety attack, staff took C1 to C1’s bedroom where for extended periods, as shown by the facility video footage, C1 was not checked by staff. C1’s bedroom walls are padded but not the floor. It is unknown if C1 continued to bang their head on the bedroom floor and hard objects as there are no cameras in the bedroom. Due to improper staff supervision and monitoring, staff did not notice C1’s facial and head injuries until the morning of 12/11/2024. Therefore, the allegation “Neglect/Lack of Supervision: Staff left resident unattended” is deemed Substantiated at this time.
The licensee was previously cited on 03/19/2025 for the same incident under complaint # 29-AS-20241212124657. Therefore, on this date, no citations or civil penalties will be issued.
Exit interview conducted copy of report and appeal rights printed for Administrator. |