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25 | On 04/04/2025 at 09:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to commence a case management visit. LPA Brown was greeted and granted entrance by a staff member and LPA Brown met with Administrator Fernando Melendez. At the time of the visit, there were no clients at the home, and two (2) staffs present.
During the Department staff investigation, Department staff observed Staff #3 (S3) was not listed on the Personnel Report. Department staff interview with S3 revealed that S3 began working at the facility on 09/14/2023. Staff #1 (S1) reported to Department staff that S3 was probably listed on the other facility operated by the same licensee. Administrator Fernando Melendez was informed that deficiency will be issued. Also, per records review, the facility was cited for the same violation 80019 Personnel Requirements(e)(3) on 08/22/2024 which is within the 12-month period. Therefore, a Civil Penalty will be assessed with the amount of $3,000.00 and will continue to be assessed of $100.00 per day per citation until corrected for not transferring S3 criminal background clearance to the facility prior to employment.
An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC809), LIC809D, LIC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Administrator Fernando Melendez.
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