Complaint·April 24, 2024

During an interview, LPA Moleski asked R1 about the events on March 4, 2024. R1 said there was “water everywhere.” R1 said that S1 had pushed R1, but also said that R1 had fallen. LPA Moleski did not observe any unusual injuries on R1 during this interview which would indicate physical abuse. LPA Moleski reviewed R1’s file. R1 is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but does not have dementia, according to R1’s LIC 602 dated 1/18/24. During an interview, S1 said that R1 splashed water on S1 on March 2, 2024, then did so again on March 4, 2024. S1 said that after this second incident, R1 grabbed a plate and raised it to strike S1. S1 said S1 grabbed R1’s wrist and removed the plate from R1’s hand, but did not push R1. S1 said R1 had not fallen during the incident. S1 said the incident occurred in the facility’s living room, but said no others were present to witness the events as described. S1 said police were called and R1 was later sent out to the hospital. In interviews, R2, R3, and R6 did not report having been physically abused by staff while living at the facility. The department has determined the following as it relates to the allegation that staff pushed a resident: Based on interviews, observation, and record review, the above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED, which 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. No deficiencies were cited regarding this allegation. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was left with Bigelow.