Incident investigation·September 7, 2023

On September 7, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility to follow up on an incident that was reported on 8/28/2023. LPA met with Administrator, Robert Snee and Director of Health Services, Amyda Astrero and explained the purpose of the visit. The Licensee reported on 8/25/2023, Staff #1 (S1) reported to Administrator that he/she observed Staff 2 (S2) throw a cup of tea on Resident 1 (R1). In addition, S1 reported that he/she observed S2 on 7/25/2023 make contact with S2's hand to Resident 3 (R3). During the visit, LPA discussed incidents with the administrator and director of health services. According to the interviewed staff, there were not witnesses for the two incidents being reported by S1. S2 was immediately suspended on 8/25/2023 and later terminated on 8/30/2023. Belmont Police, Ombudsman and all required parties were notified. Administrator to send facility's internal investigation records to LPA by 9/8/2023. No deficiencies are cited during visit. LPA to conduct a follow up visit if required. Report is reviewed with Director of Health Services and a copy is provided.