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32 | The facility administrator also stated during an interview, “that since both residents have dementia law enforcement would not be able to do anything.” However, internal facility policy 7.46, a sexual assault is considered a crime and must be reported to local law enforcement.
Facility narrative notes and end of shift notes dated June 10, 2020, June 12, 2020, and June 13, 2020 state that days prior to the sexual assault R2 was agitated and violent. In addition, prior to the June 14, 2020 sexual assault, R2 was found on two separate occasions pulling off R1’s blankets. It was learned R2 was redirected, however there was no safety plan in place preventing R2 from entering R1’s room.
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the licensee did not provide care and supervision to R1 and R2. The lack of care and supervision resulted in R1 sustaining a sexual assault by R2. Moreover, the facility did not ensure to follow reporting requirements as 7.46 "physical assault and/or sexual assault are considered crimes and must be reported to the local law enforcement agency.” Additionally, 87211 (a) (b) Reporting Requirements: any suspected physical abuse that results in serious bodily injury of an elder or dependent adult shall be reported to the local ombudsman, the corresponding licensing agency, and the local law enforcement agency within two (2) hours as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15630(b)(1). As a result, the licensee neglected to protect R1 from R2.
The Department has concluded an analysis and has determined that a civil penalty is warranted for serious bodily injury. The Welfare and Institutions Code section 15610.63 defines physical abuse as Rape PC 261 and PC 286. The licensee failed to protect the personal rights of the resident in care. R1’s rights were violated when R1 was sexually assaulted at the facility by R2. Today, August 16, 2021, the Department will be issuing a civil penalty per Health and Safety Code § 1569.49, in the amount of $10,000.
A copy of the LIC 421D was given to and originals were signed.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report issued. Appeal Rights provided. signature on this report acknowledges receipt of the Appeal Rights, found on page two of LIC 421D. |