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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi conducted an unannounced Case Management – Incident visit at 09:45 a.m. for the purpose of investigating self reported incident reports. LPA was joined by Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC) Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) Liz-Aced-Arnett. Upon arrival, LPA and QAS met with House Manager Rudi Otani and explained the reason for the visit.
On 09/30/2024, at approx 07:45 a.m. Program Director received a call from BCBA from TASC Day Program regarding Client #1 (C1) statements alleging that C1 was verbally harassed by Staff. Regional Office (RO) also received information that staff sleep in common areas and smoke marijuana from a bong in the backyard while on duty.
Today, LPA and QAS conducted physical plant, interviewed staff, clients and reviewed and obtained copies of pertinent documentation relevant to the investigation. At approx 10:00 a.m (3) clients left the home.
LPA and QAS interviews with two (2) staff and C1 did not reveal sufficient evidence of the allegations listed above. Each person interviewed also did not express any immediate or potential concerns for staff becoming physically or verbally aggressive, smoking marijuana and sleeping in the common areas at this time. Records review of internal investigation conducted by Program Manager and House manager did not reveal any immediate or potential concerns for staff sleeping or smoking marijuana at this time.
Based on interviews and records review no immediate or potential health and safety concerns were observed during the visit and no deficiencies cited at this time.
LPA has determine further investigation is needed and will return at a later date to complete the investigation if warranted. |