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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required 10-day visit to begin the investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA met with Program Director Dan Robinson and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation revealed the following. It was alleged that the facility only had one staff member scheduled on August 5th 2023 between 6:30 am until Monday August 7th 2023 and on Saturday August 12 2023 from 3:00pm until 6:30 am the next day and on Sunday August 13th from 3:00 pm until 6:30 am the next day. LPA interviewed the Program Director who verified this information. LPA reviewed the facility schedule which verified the report. According California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 2, 81065.5 (a)(3) All facilities shall employ staff and have staffing patterns and ratios as indicated on the facility certification document. The facility is licensed and certified as a Transitional Residential Treatment Program, which means according to regulation listed above, they must comply with Title IX, section 531(b)(2) which states, "... There shall be a staffing ratio of at least one (1) full-time equivalent direct service staff for each 2.5 clients served. |