Follow-up on corrections·September 14, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Laarni Santiago and Alexandre Vo, conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection to follow-up on previous incidents initiated on June 25, 2018. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility after identifying themselves and met with Business Manager, Scottie Geno, and Executive Director, Laura West. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The Department’s investigation included review of interagency reports and facility records, as well as, interviews with staff, residents, and outside sources. The facility submitted self-reported incidents and SOC 341 received at the San Diego Regional Office on May 31 st , 2018, June 19 th 2018 and June 22 nd 2018 regarding theft of residents’ credit/debit cards, unauthorized written checks and subsequent fraudulent charges on the residents’ financial accounts. Incident reports indicate that Resident #1 (R1, see List of Confidential Names) had a missing envelope containing of approximately $2,300.00. Resident #2 (R2) was reported to have unauthorized purchases of approximately $1,000.00. Resident #3 (R3) also reported unauthorized checks written for the amount of approximately $950.00 to an unrecognized individual. Resident #4’s (R4) reported a missing wallet during the same period that Suspect #1 (S1, see List of Confidential Names) was working at the facility. Furthermore, R4’s personal identification card was found in S1’s personal vehicle around September 2018. Based on records and interviews, it was determined that S1 committed acts of fraudulence and theft against the financial welfare of elderly residents at the licensed community care facility. S1 assumed a family member’s identity and was hired on May 16th, 2018. S1 was terminated on July 11th, 2018. According to review of facility records and interviews, it was corroborated that S1’s employment timeline coincide with the fraudulent charges that occurred during their employment. S1 subsequently pleaded guilty to elder abuse violations on May 26, 2021 at San Diego County Superior Court that occurred between the time span of 2018-2019. A citation is being issued in accordance with Health and Safety Code 1569.58 and listed on the LIC809D. A Plan of Correction was developed with the Executive Director and an exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and Licensee’s Appeal Rights (9058 01/16) were provided to the Executive Director at the conclusion of the visit and her signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.