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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Regarding allegation: Uncleared adults working at facility.
It is alleged that there are staff working at the facility who are not fingerprint cleared. Per interviews conducted, (2) of (2) staff admitted to S4 and S5 having worked at the facility since hire and provided direct care and supervision to clients in care. Per staff roster provided to LPA from the Guardian site and the Facility Personnel Report Summary, it is noted that the "Association Status" for S4 and S5 is listed as "Pending". Per S1, S4 and S5 required background clearance and had yet to receive confirmation from the Caregiver Background Check branch of the licensing agency, therefore, the staff were not allowed to return until the clearance was granted. Per S1, S5 was hired around November of 2021 and S4 was hired at the end of 2021- was unable to recall exact dates. This allegation is Substantiated.
Based on LPA's observations and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, deficiencies were observed and are cited on the LIC9099-D.
Additionally, Civil Penalties in the amount of $1,000 were issued during today's visit.
An exit interview was conducted with DSP, Jamila Neal, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were issued and provided. |