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25 | On 2-10-21, Regional Manager (RM) Krystall Moore, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Stephenie Doub, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez conducted an Office Visit via Microsoft Teams with Lesley Pinola and Ryta Martinez in order to discuss the Decision and Order that was adopted on January 29, 2021. A copy of the Decision and Order, Proposed Decision, Notice of Time Limits for Reconsideration, and Notice of Exclusion was served by the Department on January 29, 2021 to relevant parties.
Per Decision and Order, on January 29, 2021, the facility will no longer have a license to operate and it shall be closed. Lesley Pinola has "failed to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. Lesley Pinola is prohibited "from employment in, presence in, or contact with clients of any facility licensed by the Department." "Lesley Pinola's administrator certificate is deemed forfeited based on revocation of her facility license and the imposed exclusion order."
Items discussed during the meeting were:
1. LPA Martinez read the stipulation, and waiver, and order to Lesley Pinola and Ryta Martinez .
2. Health and Safety visits will be conducted until the change of ownership process has been completed.
3. Change of Ownership applications have been received.
4. Closure will be stayed for 90 days from 1/29/2021 due to pending facility sale.
5. Should application of new licensee be denied, an additional 30 day stay may be requested to assist residents in transferring to an appropriate licensed facility.
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