complaint·February 24, 2022

This is an amended LIC 9099-C and a continuation of the previously amended report. The Department has investigated the complaint alleging Personal Rights. Based on the investigative interviews, record reviews and other supportive evidence, the complaint is determined to be unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. The Complaint has been dismissed. There are no deficiencies noted or cited per California Code Regulation, TITLE 22. Exit interview was conducted with the facility administrator and a copy of this report was left at the facility. This is an amended LIC 9099-C and a continuation of the previously amended report. Based on interviews with S1, A1 and RP and records review for R1. LPA was unable to corroborate the facility did not disclose pertinent information regarding the incident between R1 and R2 to R1's family. based on the interviews conducted the facility conducted additional investigation after locating R1 on the ground believing it to be a fall. facility staff reviewed video evidence and determine there was an aggressive act by R2 against R1. LPA was unable to clearly determine what had been disclosed to family and at what time due to the evolving nature of the facility investigation into R1's fall which evolved to an aggressive act by another resident upon further investigation. Based on the interviews conducted and statements obtained during the investigation process, the allegations cannot be corroborated because R1 (see confidential name list LIC-811 dated 2/24/22) did not receive any injuries as a result of the altercation with R2. Although the department has determined that R2 did initiate an aggressive act against R1, medical records from R1's discharge from the hospital and subsequent follow up with R1's primary care physician did not reveal any serious injuries to R1. This was corroborated by R1's medical records documentation and statements obtained from interviews with A1 and S1. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. The Department has determined that the allegations of Other are unsubstantiated but if any additional information is received this complaint can be amended and the finding can be changed. There are no deficiencies noted or cited per California Code Regulation, TITLE 22. Exit interview was conducted with the facility administrator. Appeal Rights were issued, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.