complaint·June 6, 2024

Regarding the allegation: Staff failed to protect resident from assault. It is being alleged that the staff did not protect the resident from a fight that happened between them and another resident. Twelve (12) out of twelve (12) residents confirmed that they were present when the fight occurred between both residents. Twelve (12) out of (12) residents confirmed that resident #1 (R1) hit resident #2 (R2) and R2 defended themselves. Four (4) out of four (4) staff also confirmed that R1 has a history of yelling, screaming and being aggressive with others. Two (2) out of two (2) staff were present the day the incident occurred and wrote statements of what happened. The administrator confirmed that this type of behavior happened in the past and they have documentation of R1's behavior. During LPA's tour, LPA observed R1 during lunch time in the dining area, start to yell and scream at other residents for no reason while LPA was conducting resident interviews. In addition, LPA obtained the Unusual Incident/Injury Report of the day of the fight and the 911 incident case number. Therefore, based on the LPA's observations and documentation review, staff and resident’s interviews the above allegation(s) is unsubstantiated at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to the Resident Care Director.