complaint·April 22, 2021

Based on information obtained, allegation is substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiency is cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 9099D). Failure to submit proof of correction by plan of correction due date and any repeat violation within 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report, Appeal Rights and LIC9098 Proof of Correction form provided via e-mail to Aireen Tibon. LPA interviewed staff (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 and S7) and R1’s family member (FM). S1 denied putting R1’s bed’s mechanism away from R1’s reach. Only 1 out of the other 6 staff indicated S1 put the mechanism on the floor. One of the 6 staff said that she observed R1’s bed high which caregiver may have raised when R1 was changed. FM indicated that although she did not observe the mechanism in adjusting the bed’s height away from R1, she observed the tv remote control and the phone away from R1’s reach. Based on information gathered, allegation is unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report provided via e-mail to Aireen Tibon.