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32 | Based on the information gathered, and the interviewed conducted, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation. Although the allegations above may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Allegation: #2: Facility does not conduct emergency drills as required.
The complaint alleges that the facility hasn’t been providing fire and safety drills, and that is creating a fire hazard for residents in care. On August 23, 2025, from approximately 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the LPA interviewed the Resident Services Director (RSD), who denied the allegations. The RSD stated that the facility conducts fire drills and fire safety training quarterly and provides in-service training for all staff. During the same time frame, the LPA also interviewed five staff members (S1-S5), all of whom denied the allegations and claimed they had been trained to conduct fire drills monthly. Additionally, they mentioned that they receive training in earthquake and disaster preparedness quarterly, and that the facility conducts annual fire drills for residents.
The LPA interviewed eight residents (R1-R8) on the same day, all of whom denied the allegations. They stated they had attended some fire drills. The LPA reviewed records of the last in-service fire drills and disaster preparedness training, which were conducted on January 27, 2023, February 23, 2023, April 2, 2023, and July 31, 2025. The last Emergency Preparedness drill for residents took place on September 30, 2024.
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