complaint·August 3, 2023

conclude the alleged incident occurred. LPA informed the administrator per reporting requirements and as a mandated reporter their duty is to report incidents accordingly to the appropriate agencies. Although the administrator completed the required reporting forms to the appropriate agencies at the time of the investigation Based on interviews, observations and record review, there is enough evidence to prove the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED at this time. No health and safety hazards are noted during this visit. Deficiency cited, exit interview conducted and a copy of report and appeal rights issued. Interviews with staff confirm they were not told by any residents regarding the incident and did not witness the altercation. During the investigation LPA observed cameras in the facility common areas, per the administrator the camera system has been inoperable for about a month and was not operating at the time of the alleged incident. LPA observed the surveillance system in the administrator office to be non-functional at the time of the investigation. Upon record review of a photograph of R1s bruise it could not be concluded when or how the bruise was obtained. Based on interviews, observations, and record review, there is a not enough corroborating evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. No health and safety hazards are noted during this visit. No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted. Copy of report, and appeal rights issued.