Allegation- Staff sexually abused resident. UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Interviews conducted with residents indicated that they felt safe at the facility and no one has ever hurt them at the facility. Interviews conducted with staff indicated there has not been any reports of inappropriate behavior or touching from staff. Staff ensure to report anything out of the ordinary during brief changes. Records reviewed indicated that there were no reports of sexual abuse or suspected sexual abuse from staff towards residents in care.Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standards have not been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Allegation- Resident sustained bruises and scratches due to staff neglect or physical abuse. UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Department conducted record review, staff and residents interviews to investigate this allegation. Residents interviewed did not indicate any staff neglect or physical abuse. Residents stated that they felt safe at the facility. Staff interviewed indicated that they were aware of bruises and red marks on resident, R1s inner thighs and legs but it was not due to staff neglect or physical abuse in any manner. It was learned that R1 was scratching their legs and arms which might have been caused by those bruising. Record review reflected that staff were notifying R1s doctor regarding those bruises and redness and were following doctor’s orders to treat them. Based on this information, this allegation was UNSUBSTANTIATED.

A finding that the complaint allegations is UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.