Incident investigation·May 2, 2022

On 05/02/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joscelyn Martinez conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to address an incident report received on 04/19/22. LPA met with Administrator Aris Vergara and the purpose of the visit was explained. On 04/16/22 R2 reported to staff and law enforcement that they witness Staff one (S1) slapping Resident one (R1) in the face because R1 was trying to leave the memory care unit. Law enforcement did not take a report and did not make any arrests. There was insufficient evidence that S1 had physically slapped R1. Interviews conducted today revealed that R1 was trying to get out of the memory care unit where they reside. R2 noticed that R1 was trying to get out and opened the Egress door leading into the memory care unit. The Egress alarm activated, and S1 responded to the alarm. S1 attempted to redirect R1 back inside the unit and this is when R2 reported to witness S1 slapping R1. When law enforcement interviewed S1 and R1 and both denied that S1 had slapped R1. Relevant documents were obtained. Further investigation is needed at the moment. Exit interview conducted. Report signed and delivered.