complaint·August 16, 2024

DO Danielson was interviewed and reported they do not possess a DSS administrator's certificate and are not acting as the facility's current administrator. DO Danielson explained on 7/24/2024, the facility hired a new administrator, Ricardo Gomez, and the change of administrator request was submitted to DSS on 8/1/2024. DO Danielson reported their previous Administrator, Georgianna Mendez's last day with the facility was on 8/9/2024 and Administrator Gomez was scheduled to begin working in the facility on 8/10/2024; however, they have fallen ill and are expected to return to work on 8/19/2024. DO Danielson added the facility asked Administrator Mendez to provide coverage until Administrator Gomez was able to return to work but Administrator Mendez stated they were unable to stay and separated from the facility. DO Danielson added none of the facility's current employees possess a DSS administrator's certificate and no one is acting as the administrator during Administrator Gomez's absence. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to ALC Villafana along with the Appeal Rights.