Incident investigation·April 19, 2022

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sumayya Habeebulla and Nasha King at the facility to conduct a Case Management-Incident follow-up visit on an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) received by the Department on 03/30/2022. LPAs met with Lori Wiedensohler (Director) to discuss the incident. A tour of the facility was granted, and census was conducted. On 03/10/2022, it was reported that a Contract staff member who is a mental Health Clinician had handled a child roughly. Ms. Wiedensohler and staff reported to Child Protective services (CPS) and the Mental Health Coordinator. The staff member involved in the incident was removed from the facility immediately and is not allowed to return to the facility. There was no follow up made by CPS. LPAs have determined that the facility took the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the children in care by removing the staff member from the classroom/facility, and reporting the incident to the Department (Community Care Licensing). Based on the information gathered, there appears to be no violations of Title 22 Regulations found at this time, and therefore, there were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Lori Wiedensohler (Director). A Notice of Site Visit was issued and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.