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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of investigating recent concerns received regarding facility operations. LPA Colvin met with Assistant Administrator Tae Kim and advised him of the purpose of the visit. Below is a summary of items discussed/addressed:
Residents' Mail: Concerns were brought to LPA Colvin's attention regarding how staff are handling residents' mail, specifically in regards to incoming checks. LPA Colvin reviewed the facility's financial logs for the residents, as well as relevant social security information. LPA Colvin additionally interviewed staff who process resident mail and handle resident monies at the facility. LPA Colvin determined that the facility is acting in accordance with their responsibility as payee for residents for whom they are Representative Payee. The checks for these residents come addressed to "Rialto Assisted Living, for _____ (resident)". The facility cashes the checks and sorts the money accordingly. LPA Colvin did not find any evidence to suggest that the facility staff are mishandling residents' mail.
Stimulus Checks: LPA Colvin was anonymously asked to look into residents' receiving stimulus checks, and how the facility is processing these, as the party claimed to be unaware of the funds. LPA Colvin reviewed facility logs for resident finances that the facility handles, and discussed with facility staff how the stimulus checks for residents were processed, and if residents were informed of the funds. LPA Colvin was informed that the facility only processed (cashed) checks for residents for which they are Representative Payee, and this money was then added to the residents' spending fund (P&I). LPA Colvin was additionally informed that residents that the facility does not handle money for were given their stimulus checks along with their unopened mail, in accordance with regular facility practices. LPA Colvin recommended to assistant Administrator Tae Kim that since LPA Colvin was advised that at least one resident was unaware of their stimulus funds, and since there are additional checks that are being sent out again, to go over the P&I logs with each resident to ensure that they are aware of all funds. |