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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

ARDENT CARELicense 3060052111 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted a case management visit regarding information discovered during the investigation into complaint control # 22-AS-20231103104532. During the complaint investigation mentioned above, it was discovered Staff 5 (S5) was working in the facility without being associated. It was discovered S5 was rehired in June of 2023 and is scheduled to work Tuesday – Saturday on the NOC (overnight) shift. S5’s employment and presence in the facility is confirmed by Administrator (AD) Melinda Olivarez, who provided dates of employment, and work schedule, and an LIC500 with S5’s name written on the document dated November 7, 2023. During the investigation into complaint control # 22-AS-20231103104532, Staff 4 (S4) confirmed working with S5, and wrote S5’s name on an incident report (LIC624) dated November 1, 2023 that was faxed and received at the Regional Office November 3, 2023. As of November 7, 2023, S5 was not associated with the facility, and S5’s name was not on the staff roster that was printed by the department. S5 was not listed and associated on the facility roster until December 2, 2023. As a result of today’s Case Management visit, deficiencies will be cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87735(e)(1)Type B

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) "All individuals subject to a criminal record review...(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department..." This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observations, interviews, and record review, S5 was working in the facility without being associated according to regulation guidelines. This poses a potential safety threat to residents in care.

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What happened during the December 6, 2023 inspection of ARDENT CARE?

This was a other inspection of ARDENT CARE on December 6, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ARDENT CARE on December 6, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) "All individuals subject to a criminal record review...(b) shall prior to working, r..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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