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An employee with Interior Health is under investigation after an alleged complaint of sexual assault at a residential care facility.

Interior Health contacted the RCMP in July, following an internal investigation into inappropriate care between a staff member and a resident at a Vernon care facility.

RCMP Spokesperson Gord Molendyk says police have now wrapped up their investigation and determined there was not enough evidence to file charges.

“The Crown did not lay charges and the file has been concluded,” he says.

Meanwhile, Residential Health Services Administrator Heather Hogan says Interior Health takes the safety and security of both their residents and staff quite seriously.

“Whenever a complaint is made Interior Health thoroughly investigates."

And if there are any allegations or findings that involve a criminal element, those are immediately reported to the RCMP, she explains.

“While I can’t speak to the details, due to the need to protect the resident and employees right to privacy and confidentiality, I can tell you the employee is not currently working with residents in Interior Health.”

While the RCMP investigation has concluded, Interior Health’s review still remains open.

Hogan was not able to speak on the specifics of this particular incident or the ongoing review.