complaint·August 26, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Wendell Smith conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to finish investigation into the allegation above. LPA met with facility staff and explained the reason for this visit. It is alleged that resident #1 (R1) was physically abused by staff # 1 (S1). LPA conducted the initial visit on 7/26/22 where LPA interviewed S1 regarding the allegation. During today's visit LPA conducted interviews with residents from 12:10-12:35pm. LPA interviewed R1's case manager from Brilliant Corners over the telephone from 1:10-1:30pm. LPA previously interviewed R1 over the phone. Information from residents reveal that no one witnessed S1 hit or do anything to R1. Information from S1's social worker and hospital personnel reveal that R1 has a history of fabricating stories of abuse due to R1's diagnosis. It is said R1 will say they have have had their head bashed in and will call 911 and when R1 gets to the hospital at gets checked out there are no signs of abuse shown or R1 will recant their story. Based on the information obtained through interviews with residents, staff, and R1's social worker this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit Interview conducted.