Follow-up on corrections·February 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility 02/09/2023 at 9:05 AM and met with Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim to initiate a Case Management Visit. LPA Brown explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of interviews and a review of pertinent documentation. On 02/09/2023, LPA Brown received Personnel Report Summary (LIC500) from Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim. LPA Brown observed per records review that Staff # 6 (S6) was listed in LIC500 with date hire date 11/15/2022 but without criminal background clearance and S6 confirmed to LPA Brown that S6 started working at the facility 11/15/2022. During the facility visit on 02/09/2023, Licensee/Administrator Qasim confirmed that S6 started working at the facility 11/15/2022. LPA Brown observed per records review that S6 does not have criminal background clearance per Guardian website and the facility allowed S6 to work at the facility since 11/15/2022. LPA Brown will issue a deficiency as this pose immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care. Civil penalty was assessed with the amount of $500.00 during the visit for S6 working at the facility without Criminal Background Clearance. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim where a copy of this report (LIC 809) along with LIC 809D, LIC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.