complaint·April 19, 2022

On 03/28/2022, LPA Giese made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of initiating this complaint investigation. LPA referred to the submitted UIR and reviewed records/documents, interviewed staff, and made direct observations where the alleged incident had occurred in the facility. Through observation and interview process, LPA recorded conflicting information from individuals interviewed from what was originally alleged and what was recorded on the UIR. The facility conducted its own investigation into the details of the UIR and supplied LPA with written statements from staff as well as documents outlining the Facility\342\200\231s process for reporting and recording incidents. Although the Facility reported an incident and conducted their own investigation, LPA was unable to corroborate what was being alleged based interviews and documents obtained. Therefore, due to conflicting information found throughout this investigation this agency has investigated the complaint alleging Staff inappropriately handled child. Although the allegation may have happened, or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN. DIRECTOR WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY. THE DIRECTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. An exit interview was conducted, A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to the Director during this inspection on 04/19/2022.