complaint·February 22, 2023

Investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation, Staff hit resident with an object while in care resulting in bruising. it is alleged that a staff hit a resident's left hand which resulted in bruising. Interviews conducted with 2 out of 4 facility staff revealed that facility staff have never hit any resident and stated that they have not heard or witnessed any staff member hitting a resident. 2 out of 4 facility staff interviewed stated that they were aware of that type of incident had happened in the facility. S1 stated that he was aware of the incident because a staff reported an abuse allegation to him and they immediately conducted an investigation. S2 confirmed the allegation and stated that she witnessed the incident because she was working alongside S3 when it happened. S2 also stated that she told S3 to stop and that she should not hit R1. S2 reported it to her Supervisor who in turn reported the incident to S1. S2 also stated that she saw the bruising on R1's left hand slowly fading away days after the incident. 5-5 interviewed residents stated that they were never hit nor physically abused by any staff member. All 5 residents also stated that they did not hear, or have see any staff member hitting another resident. Based on LPA’s investigation, interviews, and record reviews, it was determined that S3 had violated the personal rights of R1 when S3 hit R1 with the CPAP cord on 5/10/2022 resulting in a bruise and the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. This incident was witnessed by S2 and reported as required. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and copy of the report provided to the Administrator/VP of Health Services, Richard Rodas.