Follow-up·November 7, 2024

On November 7,2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted a Case Management visit. LPA met with Zach Howell/Executive Director and the purpose of the visit was explained. On September 18, 2024, during a subsequent complaint visit to another Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), the Department found that the facility's surveillance cameras in the common areas were equipped with audio recording capabilities. This practice violated the privacy rights of the residents. Additionally, LPA Iniguez noted that the facility was not adhering to section 1569.153 of the Health and Safety Code regarding the admission of new residents. On November 7, 2024, LPA Iniguez and Executive Director Zach Howell reviewed the video surveillance cameras together. LPA Iniguez noted that the system does not have audio capabilities. Additionally, they reviewed a total of (7) residents' files and confirmed that the facility is in compliance with Section 1569.153 of the Health and Safety Code. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe deficiencies during this visit; therefore, no citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this Case Management report was provided to Zach Howell / Executive Director.