Follow-up·November 18, 2022

On 11/18/22 at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to conduct a case management - other inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Licensees Larry and Luz Newell arrived a short time later. LPA returned to verify correction for deficiency CCR 87303(a) issued on 10/7/22 with a Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 10/28/22. LPA observed new lock installed for door to garage requiring use of a key from the interior of the facility (kitchen) to be able to access the garage. LPA observed all excess furniture, medical equipment, and miscellaneous items from area outside on north side of facility had been removed. POC cleared. During this inspection, LPA observed the following deficiencies: 1. S1 does not have a completed transfer of criminal record clearance. S1 was present and working. S1 has been working in the facility since 11/3/22 and has worked three days. 2. S2 did not have fingerprint criminal clearance and was present and working. S2 advises this is S2's first day of work and had not yet started the fingerprint clearance process. Deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observations, interviews, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809Ds. Civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $100 per day for S1, for 3 days, and in the amount of $100 per day for S2, for 1 day, for a total of $400. See LIC421BG for more details. A civil penalty is being assessed for a repeat violation within 12 months for CCR 87355(e)(2) in the amount of $1000. See LIC421IM for more details. Exit interview conducted and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed with Licensee Luz Newell. A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to Licensee Luz Newell, whose signature confirms receipt of this report.