complaint·May 23, 2022

INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: Allegation: Facility allowing residents to work at facility. The complainant alleges that some residents are assisting staff with their duties and they are not fingerprint cleared. LPA reviewed facility files and spoke with administrator. Per administrator Susie Fuentes, none of the residents at the facility have been asked to complete staff jobs nor are they being paid by the facility, but two residents do shadow staff in their tasks or assist with simple things like folding linens in the laundry room. The residents see it as an activity. LPA Cifuentes interviewed residents (R1-R6) and of those interviewed, 6 out of 6 stated they had seen residents completing some tasks around the facility or following a staff member as they completed their duties, but where unaware if they were paid to do so. One resident added that they had assisted staff with activities in the past. LPA interviewed staff (S1-S7) regarding the allegation. Of those interviewed 4 out 7 stated they had seen a resident shadowing staff or assisting with simple tasks. Those who answered stated that is was not a paid position, but more of an activity for the residents. Based on information gathered, the department did not find sufficient evidence to support allegations " Facility allowing residents to work at facility.” Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations, did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated . An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the LIC 9099 was provided to Administrator Susie Fuentes.