complaint·October 13, 2023

After staff read the letter, staff was unclear and unsure who would need to process the exemption, staff or the facility. The letter was received July 2023. Staff confirmed that the staff person worked at the facility after the exemption was received, from July 2023 – October 2023. A review of staff records revealed that the facility received the exemption letter July 2023. The letter does inform the facility that the individual was disqualified from obtaining a background clearance. A review of staff schedules confirmed that the staff worked between the months of July 2023 through October 2023, at the facility. On October 13, 2023, LPA observed that the staff was not present at the time of the investigation. Based on the Department’s investigation of the above-mentioned allegation and the evidence obtained during staff interview, records reviewed, and LPA observations, there is sufficient evidence to meet the preponderance of evidence standard. Therefore, the above allegation is deemed to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, is being cited on the attached LIC9099-D. The report was discussed, plan of correction was jointly developed, and an exit interview was conducted with Administrator Marivel Johnson. A copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22) were provided to Executive Director Johnson at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the receipt of these documents.