Follow-up·September 22, 2022

On 09/22/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit for complaint #31-AS-20220921151917. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by staff and the purpose of the visit was explained. LPA Martinez toured the facility for any immediate health or safety concerns. During the course of the tour, LPA observed a staff assisting a resident. LPA asked for the name of the staff to determine it staff has been fingerprinted, cleared, and associated to the facility. According to a telephone interview with administrator the staff is a volunteer and has only volunteered for two days. Administrator stated volunteer went to go get fingerprinted two days ago. LPA reminded that anyone working directly with residents must receive clearance prior to their start date. Volunteer was sent home during the visit. Administrator was not able to sign during exit interview and approved for designee to sign the report. Immediate civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per day has been issued. Exit interview conducted. Report signed and delivered. Appeal rights issued.