complaint·March 2, 2023

Interviews conducted with staff members S1, S2, and S3, resident R1, and relevant party indicated that they were at the facility during a power outage that occurred on 1/8/2023. Interviews with the individuals listed above indicated that the facility had sufficient lighting during the power outage. Interviews conducted with the individuals listed above indicated that the facility had meals prepared for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the residents. Interviews conducted with the individuals listed above indicated that the facility had a phone available for emergency use if needed. Interviews conducted with the individuals listed above indicated that the residents were not uncomfortable during the power outage. Interview with staff member S1 indicated that the temperatures were monitored during the night the power outage occurred and reported temperatures ranging from 80 degrees F to 74 degrees F. Interviews with S2, S3, R1, and relevant party did not indicate temperatures at the facility to be too cold for residents during the power outage. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 610E and observed plan to be sufficient in relation to Title 22 regulations. Based on interviews conducted and observations, the preponderance of evidence standards have not been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Exit interview was conducted with House Manager and a copy of this report was provided to the facility. The signature of the House Manager on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents. Interviews with relevant parties indicated that facility did not report power outage to families of residents in a timely manner. LPA reviewed Unusual Incident Report (SIR) submitted to the Department on 1/12/2023 regarding a power outage that occurred at the facility on 1/8/2023. LPA observed that SIR did not indicate whether the families of the residents were notified regarding the power outage. Based on interviews conducted by the department and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standards have been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with House Manager. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. House Manager's signature on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.