Follow-up·November 2, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Hopkins arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit on 11/2/2022 at 1:08pm. LPA met with caregiver Carmen Cruz and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA inquired if staff #1 (S1) was presently on the premises during this visit. Carmen Cruz stated the S1 does not work in the facility any longer. Caremen Cruz not sure when S1 last worked. LPA served notice of "ORDER TO LICENSEE/FACILITY OF IMMEDIATE EXCLUSION FROM FACILITY" for S1 who was not present at the time of visit. Caregiver was advised an immediate removal is warranted and requested the Personnel Report (LIC500) and Guardian account be updated to remove S1 from the facility staff roster. A notice of completion shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA informed staff that S1 is not allowed to be employed and/or on any facility premises. The Order to Individual of Immediate Exclusion From All Facilities came into effect as of 10/27/2022 upon receipt of the letter. A copy of the letter was given to the facility during this visit. The facility understands this is an Immediate Exclusion and has agreed S1 cannot be allowed to work, live in, and/or have contact with clients in any residential facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services unless otherwise ordered by the Department. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview held, A Copy of report given.