Follow-up on corrections·January 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin made an unannounced Case Management (CM) visit and met with Licensee (LS), Sharlean Reed to deliver a deficiency because LS did not cross report and submit a Suspected Child Abuse Report (SCAR) to Solano County Child Welfare Services (CWS) as required. On 12/07/23, LS notified the Department of an incident involving suspected child abuse and/or neglect that occurred on 12/07/23, and at that time, the Department (CCLD) provided LS with blank copies of Unusual Incident Report (UIR) and SCAR that contained instruction on the second page which instructs on how to submit the SCAR. LS did not submit a SCAR to CWS and/or the proper authorities as required in Penal Code Section 11166(a) which required a Mandated Reporter to report incident of abuse or neglect to a designated agency as soon as practically possible by telephone and to submit a completed SCAR within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident. On 12/20/23, LS submitted a legible UIR to the Department, however; LS did not submit a SCAR to CWS. On 12/20/23, the Department completed and submitted a SCAR to CWS on behalf of LS to report the incident, and LS did not comply with the timeframes so CCL had to report it . According to LS's statement, she received a blank copy of the SCAR from CCLD, and she made several attempts to reach CWS, however; LS did not reach and did not submit a SCAR to CWS; and left town. LPA consulted with LS on reporting requirements and LS was referred to item III Reporting Responsibilities on second page of the form, and LS understood and acknowledged as a Mandated Reporter, she was responsible for reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect, as defined in Penal Code Section 11165.6, of any child in care, in addition to reporting requirements pursuant to Penal Code Section 11166. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Sharlean Reed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed during today’s visit. See LIC 809-D. Appeal Rights were provided.