Incident investigation·August 1, 2023

On 8/1/23 at 4:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao conducted a follow up case management - incident inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and met with Assistant Administrator Sara Guidry. During the inspection on 2/22/23, LPA investigated the incident that occurred on 2/1/23 involving S1 and R1. Facility self reported the incident where S1 slapped R1. S2 stated S2 witnessed S1 slap R1 on the head and/or neck area. S1 admitted the abuse to a facility supervisor. S1 was terminated the following day. Facility made the report to CCL and local law enforcement the day following the incident. No charges were made against S1 by law enforcement. R1 did not receive any injuries. A deficiency is being cited based on LPA interviews and record review conducted in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with the Assistant Administrator Sara Guidry. A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to Assistant Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.