Complaint·December 30, 2024

Investigation Revealed the Following: Allegation: Staff transported clients while under the influence of marijuana. The details of the complaint alleged that facility driver transported residents while under the influence of marihuana. During the records review, LPA Iniguez observed the names of the residents who had driven by (S#1) in the past month and interviewed those residents. During an interview with the administrator (A#1), she stated that the facility has five facility staff who drive the residents in the facility cars (2). In addition, (A#1) stated that she has never received a complaint from residents or staff regarding (S#1) driving under the influence of marijuana. During interviews with residents (R#1-R#5), (4) out of (5) stated that they had never seen or smelled marijuana or cigarettes while riding with (S#1). During interviews with staff (S#1), they state that they have never been under the influence of marihuana while at work or driving the residents in care. During interviews with facility staff (S#2-S#6), (4) out of (5) stated that they had never seen or noticed (S#1) smoking or under the influence of marihuana while at work. On the other hand, (1) out of (5) staff stated that they have heard from another staff that (S#1) uses marihuana while at work. Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C During this investigation, LPA found did not find sufficient evident to support the above-mentioned allegations. Based on the evidence gathered, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above-mentioned allegation(s) are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation(s) may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Complaint Report was given to Stephanie Koffman-Senior Executive Director.