complaint·September 11, 2024

On 08/23/2023, 3 staff members were interviewed. Based on interview, 3 out of 3 staff denied physically abusing R1. It was stated that after a meeting with R1, R1’s day program staff, service coordinator and facility staff, R1 admitted on telling a lie. On 08/23/2023, 2 witnesses were interviewed. Based on interview, 2 out of 2 witnessed stated that after meeting with R1 at the facility, R1 admitted to telling a lie. On 08/23/2023, R1 was interviewed. Based on interview, R1 denied facility staff hurting R1. R1 admitted to lying about staff hurting R1. R1 stated to feel safe at the facility. Based on record review, R1 has a history of lying as a means of getting attention. The Department has investigated the above allegation. Based on interview, record review and observation the above allegation is unfounded, meaning the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Aaron-Dell Coronel and a copy of the report was provided.