complaint·September 13, 2023

Uncleared staff working at the facility. On the allegation that uncleared staff are working at the facility, it is the concern of the reporting party that staff without background clearance are working at the facility. To investigate the allegation, the LPA requested staff’s records for the staff reflected on the LIC500 (Personnel Roster). The LPA reviewed records and the reviewed revealed that one staff member was not background cleared. The interview with staff revealed that they had started working recently at the facility and could not provide proof of receiving background clearance. The interview with the administrator revealed that one staff, was hired recently and that they had submitted documentation to the CCLD Regional Office. However, the administrator could not provide proof of the staff being background cleared. Based on the information obtained through interviews and record review, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff without background clearance are working at the facility. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Substantiated at this time. Facility staff are untrained. On the allegation that facility staff are untrained, it is the reporting party’s concern that staff are working with residents and have not been properly trained. To investigate the allegation, the LPA conducted staff record review, and interviewed staff and the administrator. The record review revealed that one (1) out of five(5) staff did not receive training. The Administrator interview revealed that the staff was being oriented and was receiving training on site. The staff’s interview revealed that they received training in Direct Support Professional training in 04/18/2017 and 05/18/2018, but not current training by the facility. Based on the information obtained through interviews, and record review, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that facility staff are untrained. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Substantiated at this time. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (CCR), the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D) Citations were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were issued.