Follow-up on corrections·November 2, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management – Deficiencies visit at this facility. LPA arrived at 12:28PM and met with Facility Designee Monica Reyes. LPA explained the reason for today's visit. Entrance interview conducted. Previously, on 09/27/2022, LPA Dulek had received text message communication from Executive Director David Aguiniga indicating he was leaving his employment at the facility. On 09/30/2022, LPA received a telephone call from Carolina Garcia Trejo indicating she would be acting as Consultant/Administrator for the facility effective on that date. LPA called Licensee Narinder Kumar on 10/07/2022 and left a message regarding the facility Administrator and requested a return call. LPA did not receive a call back. LPA sent an email on 10/07/2022 outlining the necessary timeline and documents to comply with Title 22 requirements. LPA did receive an email message on 10/12/2022 indicating the Consultant/Administrator will contact LPA soon and Consultant/Administrator will comply with the requirements. LPA did not receive a call from the Administrator, but LPA did reach out via telephone to the Consultant during a previous visit at the facility on 10/20/2022. At that time, LPA received a copy of Consultant/Administrator's Administrator Certificate. However to date, LPA still has not received any other paperwork designating Consultant as Acting Administrator. During today's visit, LPA spoke to the Licensee over the phone regarding the Consultant's qualifications, other facilities, and responsibilities. Interview revealed Consultant has not been present in the facility in over a week and is currently acting as Administrator at 2 other large facilities. Pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Failure to correct the deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Designee Monica Reyes, today's reports and appeal rights were provided via email.