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32 | S5 stated that he/she was not present at the facility on 04/27/2026 or 04/28/2026 and did not witness the incidents reported on those dates by S3, S4 and S6. However, S5 stated that he/she witnessed S2 slap R1’s right cheek and kick R1 in the stomach on 04/26/2026 and again on 04/30/2026.
LPA asked whether R1 received a medical evaluation following the reported physical abuse. ADM/LIC stated that staff conducted a body check and did not observe bruising on R1. The incident report documented that on 05/02/2026, ADM/LIC did not observe visible marks or injuries on R1. However, when ADM/LIC asked whether R1’s stomach hurt, R1 responded, “Tummy hurts.” Records reviewed documented that R1 did not receive a medical evaluation following the reported incidents.
California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 80072(a)(3), Personal Rights, states: (a)"Except for children’s residential facilities, each client shall have personal rights which include, but are not limited to, the following: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including but not limited to: interference with the daily living functions, including eating, sleeping, or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.”
Based on interviews and records reviewed, staff witnessed S1 and S2 slap, strike, and kick R1 on multiple occasions. The facility did not ensure that R1 was free from corporal punishment and infliction of pain. Therefore, a deficiency is cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 80072(a)(3).
California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 80061(b)(1)(F), Reporting Requirements, states:
“Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the facility, of any of the events specified in (1) below, a report shall be made to the licensing agency within the agency’s next working day during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (2) below shall be submitted to the licensing agency within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (F) Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of any client.”
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