Incident investigation·February 20, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived to conduct a Case Management. LPA introduced self and allowed entrance by Administrator (AD) - Amber Myers. LPA met with AD and Supervisor - John Alfelor, and discussed the purpose of today's visit. The Department received an incident report reporting that on 02/16/2026, R1 left facility (AWOL) without permission. Per Supervisor, R1 was located and re-admitted. Incident Report stated that during AWOL, R1 was discovered absent from facility during 30 minute checks conducted by staff. Facility did follow AWOL protocols and contacted all responsible parties, law enforcement, and this Department. LPA M Vega reviewed R1's file and physician report (LIC 602A), it is documented on R1's LIC 602A that R1 may leave facility unsupervised. No deficiencies cited. Exit Interview conducted with AD - Amber Myers and Supervisor - John Alfelor. A copy of this report provided for facility records.