Incident investigation·August 30, 2023

"AMENDED" This is an amended version of the original report created on August 30, 2023 which a Type A Deficiency as issued. Facility Appealed and CCL determined that a Type B deficiency is warranted. LPA is Amending this report from a Type A deficiency to a Type B deficiency. (See LIC 809D for the change) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Ivy Park at Santa Rosa for the purpose of conducting a Case Management-Incident inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by the receptionist, Sony Pastor. Administrator arrived 20 minutes later. During this Case Management-Incident inspection, LPA interviewed the Administrator and attempted to interview two residents in care, but were unsuccessful. LPA reviewed training documents regarding Staff Member #1 (S1). LPA learned that during the incident in question, emails depicting inappropriate photos of two residents in placement were sent to the Administrator via a cellular device and by email (See LIC 809D) . LPA learned that the staff member was written up for the alleged photography. LPA educated the Administrator regarding that photography of residents are not to be taken on personal cell phones. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 and the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in additional civil penalties. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and appeal rights were emailed.