complaint·March 30, 2025

The investigation revealed the following: Allegation: Staff is providing resident care while intoxicated. The allegation alleges that staff is coming into work while intoxicated and providing resident care. During Staff File review, LPA observed a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy Employee Acknowledgement signed by S1 on 06/07/2022. The document states drug and alcohol testing will be done. Additionally, LPA reviewed a Separation Form for an Involuntary Termination for Violation of Company Policy. During interviews with Staff S4-S10, were asked if they have observed Staff intoxicated or smelled alcohol on staff while working, one (1) out of eight (8) stated they have seen and smelled alcohol on staff while working. Additionally, Staff S4-S10 we8e asked if they have heard of staff coming to work intoxicated, three (3) out of eight (7) have stated they have heard of staff coming to work intoxicated. During interview with Resident R1-R10, were asked if they have observed staff intoxicated or smelling of alcohol while working, one (1) out of ten (10) stated they have observed staff intoxicated and smelled like alcohol. During the course of the investigation, LPA was unable to find evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated . An exit interview was conducted with Memory Care Director, Melissa Sigala, and a copy of this report was provided.