Follow-up·September 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to deliver the complaint finding for complaint control number: 26-AS-20230815111504. During visit, a violation was observed prompting a case management visit. LPA met with Administrator, Aaron-Dell Coronel. During visit, LPA observed a staff (S1) who is not fingerprint cleared. Based on record review, S1 has a request for live scan form dated May 2024 and DOJ Applicant fingerprint Response dated May 16, 2024. LPA Dolores used the Guardian system to search for S1’s background check. The search results stated, “no applicants that match your search criteria were found in the background check system”. LPA also called the Licensing office and confirmed with a support staff that S1 does not have a background check application. Based on an interview with the Administrator, the Administrator thought the “DOJ Applicant fingerprint Response” was the background check clearance. LPA did not observe S1 received a clearance notification from the Department. LPA advised Administrator to verify staff’s fingerprint clearance through Guardian or by calling the Licensing office to confirm. Administrator stated understanding. A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. A civil penalty was assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 x 5 days = $500) for S1 working in the facility without a fingerprint clearance. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Aaron-Dell Coronel and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.