complaint·November 16, 2021

Investigator Kujawa conducted interviews with staff and residents on 07/10/2020 at approximately 1:26 p.m. and 1:32 p.m.; on 07/15/2020 at approximately 1:40 p.m.; on 07/22/2020 at approximately 11:33 a.m.; and on 11/16/2020 at approximately 1:15 p.m. Several attempts were made to contact R1’s family member. On 10/02/2020, Investigator Kujawa obtained a copy of the medical records for R1. The following is a summary of information reviewed: On 08/26/2020, during a Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic tele-health visit, R1 reported sexual abuse from R2 assaulting R1 every night using chloroform. R1 reported informing a family member and the owner of the facility. R1 stated the owner of the facility dismissed the claims stating they were lies. R1’s family member was contacted and reported that R1 has a degenerative brain disorder which is getting worse. R1’s family member also reported R1 has a history of Paranoid Schizophrenia, currently not in mental health treatment and if R1 does not take Risperidone, R1 has delusions and gets confused. The medical notes reviewed indicated that R1 was overdue for a mental health evaluation and declined the consult referral. The VA medical notes also indicated R1 declined a forensic sexual assault exam on 08/26/2020. R1’s diagnoses with the VA clinic includes a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 100%. Discharge papers reviewed from Marion Regional Medical Center dated 03/29/2019 states numerous diagnoses including Paranoid Schizophrenia and Anxiety. The medical records and interviews revealed that R1 has mental health issues and delusions. Interviews conducted with facility care staff and residents found that R1 was provided proper care and there were no signs of abuse or neglect. Based on the information and documentation obtained and reviewed, the Department does not have sufficient evidence to support the above allegation. Therefore, the above allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview, copy of report given.