complaint·September 1, 2022

During a previous in-person facility visit conducted on 08/11/2022, LPA Dulek spoke with Regional Operations Specialist Sam Faye regarding the alleged loss and corresponding incident report. Interview revealed the alleged loss had been reported to law enforcement and Camarillo Police visited the facility to take a report. During today's visit, records were reviewed, which revealed that according to R1's physician, R1 was independent in all self-care needs and was "able to manage (their) own cash resources." Upon admission to the facility, R1's Residence and Services Agreement was signed and initialed for understanding. Admission Agreement states "Oakmont shall not be responsible for the loss of any personal property belonging to you due to theft, fire, or any other cause, unless the loss or damage was caused by the negligence of Oakmont or its employees...We will provide you with a locked or secure place for personal property." Oakmont Theft and Loss Policies and Procedures reiterate statements in the Admission Agreement as well as "Oakmont will install a lock for any cabinet that the resident wishes to convert for the safekeeping of valuables." According to the incident report and interview, the alleged missing item had been left in an unlocked desk drawer in R1's room. R1's Optional Inventory of Personal Property was signed upon admission and indicates "I do not wish to inventory personal property." Therefore, there is no documented record of what personal property may have been present in R1's room during the time of the alleged loss. When Oakmont staff was made aware there may have been a loss, staff called the police and made a report to CCL, following the facility Theft and Loss program guidelines. Based on interview and record review, although the allegation may be valid, at this time there is insufficient evidence to support that a violation occurred, therefore the allegation that "facility failed to safeguard resident's personal belongings" is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. Exit interview was conducted with Business Office Director Kailey Vanderwall. A copy of the report was provided via email.