Follow-up on corrections·September 21, 2023

On 09/21/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ivan Avila arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA Avila met with Amber Greene and explained the purpose of the visit. On 04/26/2023 R1 exited the facility alone and unassisted in the late evening and R1 was found later by staff. LPA interviewed staff and they stated R1 had walked out of the facility and was found some time after. On 04/28/2023 R1 exited the facility again alone and unassisted and was found down the street at the corner of the block. LPA interviewed Facility Manager (S1) and S1 stated that it took staff 10 minutes to realize R1 had left the facility and an additional 10 minutes to locate R1 down the street. R1 was missing for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. The facility did not report the two incidents to the Department within the required time frame. The Department was notified of the two incidents three months later in July of 2023 and both incidents occurred in April of 2023. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the 809-D. Exit interview conducted with Amber Greene and a copy of the report along with appeal rights were provided.