Health check·March 10, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown conducted an unannounced visit to the facility 03/10/2023 at 09:00 AM to commence a health and safety check. LPA Brown identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim due to complaint 56-AS-20230308123000. Seven (7) residents in care were present during the visit. No imminent health and/or safety concerns observed at the time of visit. LPA Brown observed no health and/or safety hazards inside the facility. LPA Brown inspected the outside perimeter of the facility and observed no health and/or safety hazards. LPA Brown inspected facility food supplies and observed more than three (3) days’ supply of perishable and more than seven (7) days’ supply of non-perishable food. The needs of the residents in care appear to be met during this inspection. LPA Brown observed one (1) staff present at the facility to provide care. During the visit, LPA Brown observed Staff # 6 (S6) living at the adjacent two-storey building located at the back of the facility compound without criminal background clearance. LPA Brown explained to Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim that the facility was cited for the same deficiency for staff working at the facility without criminal background clearance last 02/09/2023. Civil Penalty was assessed for repeat violation on Criminal Background Clearance within a 12-month period with the amount of $3.000.00 and will continue to be assessed of $100.00 per day per citation until corrected during the facility visit due to the facility continuedly allowed S6 to stay and live at the adjacent two- storey building located at the back of the facility compound without criminal background clearance since 02/09/2023. Moreover, during the tour of the facility, LPA Brown discovered that there are seven (7) residents residing at the facility. LPA Brown interviewed Resident #7 (R7) and R7 reported that two (2) other residents, Resident #9 (R9) and Resident #10 (R10) are living at the adjacent two-storey building located at the back of the facility. This facility is licensed for six (6) clients. *** Continuation in LIC809C *** LPA Brown explained to Licensee/Administrator Qasim that it is a violation of the approved fire clearance and poses an immediate risk to the residents in care. An Immediate Civil Penalty was assessed during the visit with the amount of $500.00. LPA Brown will issue a deficiency for this issue as this pose immediate health, safety and personal rights risks to residents in care. An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC809, along with LIC809D, LICC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Licensee/Administrator Ahmed Qasim..