Complaint·November 22, 2022

This agency has investigated the allegation that facility staff are not properly trained. LPAs De Perio and Alejandre reviewed 4 staff files, of which only 1 included the required staff training, while the remaining 3 files for 3 staff members did not have the required 20-hours of annual staff training. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. This agency has investigation the allegation that facility staff are not background checked and associated to facility. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, one out of the two staff present at facility for this visit did not complete a background check, nor receive clearance. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Civil penalty assessed and issued. For today's visit a civil penalty and citations were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC9099-D and LIC421BG. LPAs De Perio and Alejandre also provided AD Martires information regarding the Guardian system. LPAs De Perio and Alejandre conducted an exit interview with AD Martires and a copy of this report, citations, civil penalty, and Appeal Rights were provided to the facility.