Complaint·November 8, 2023

On 11/06/2023 LPA Ivey Canady reviewed Department findings regarding current allegations. The Department findings are based on staff, resident and witness interviews as well as facility and medical file documents. Based on facility file documents dated 9/12/2023, R1 was admitted to the hospital on 09/08/2023. According to witness statements, medical documentation and medical file review, R1 has a history of dementia. On 9/12/2023, the Department received a report of possible abuse to R1 from the facility. On 9/08/2023 the facility contacted the Sacramento County Sheriffs Office and made a report of possible abuse to R1. On 9/14/2023 RP contacted the Department to recant current facility allegations. According to facility physician’s report dated 7/25/2023 R1 has a diagnosis of dementia and is listed as nonambulatory with both a physical and mental condition. According to witness statements, medical file documents and facility staff interviews, it was learned that R1’s family history and medical diagnosis include bi-polar and schizophrenia diagnosis. Based on facility staff interviews, and facility file review, R1’s incontinence care has been performed by a skilled and trained staff with no history of abuse and no abuse has been imparted on R1. Based on interviews, file reviews to include physician reports and behavior intervention plans, the Department has deemed the allegation Resident was inappropriately touched by staff in a sexual manner to be Unsubstantiated. An unsubstantiated finding means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, no deficiencies cited. Exit interview was held and a copy of report was given to Administrator Glenda Molinyawe.