Incident investigation·June 1, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Salia Walker initiated a Case Management-Incident visit to the facility above. The purpose of this visit is to follow up on a self-reported suspected dependent adult/elder abuse (SOC341), and Unusual Incident Report submitted to the department on 05/28/2022. Upon entry, the LPA met with Administrator Dion Gallarza and explained the reason for the visit. On 5/28/2022, the facility submitted a suspected dependent adult/elder abuse (SOC341), and Unusual Incident Report, alleging that on 5/27/2022, Staff #1 (S1) reported that they witnessed Staff #2 (S2) physically abuse Resident #1 (R1). It was alleged that R1 became aggressive towards S2, to which S2 allegedly reacted and grabbed R1 by the right arm and then pushed R1 to the ground causing bleeding to the left side of R1’s face. S1 alleged that this incident took place in the facility’s “safe Haven” area during a shift switch. S1 notified management of this incident on 5/27/2022. In response, the facility notified the Local Ombudsman, Community Care Licensing, the Los Angeles Police Department, and attempted to contact responsible party for R1 to reported the incident. During today’s visit, the LPA conducted a physical plant tour; interviewed the Administrator at 2:38 p.m.; conducted an interview with staff at 3:30 p.m.; and obtained copies of documents pertinent to the investigation. The LPA observed R1, whom appeared in good health and with no immediate concerns. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during today’s visit. Further investigation is required prior to issuing findings. Exit interview conducted, and a copy of the report was emailed.