Facility Evaluation Report

On 12/8/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Ibo arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct case management related to incident report received 11/22/2022, C1 left the facility unattended. LPA met with Administrator Armando Valadez and backup Administrator Rafael Rubio, LPA informed her the purpose of visit.

Licensee self- reported that on 11/20/2022 at around 9:15AM client (C1) AWOL’d through the front door, at around 9:50AM staff called police to report missing client. Twenty minutes after staff reporting it to police, C1 was brought back to the facility by the authority. Based on interview C1 was found at the nearby store.

Based on interview and records review C1 cannot leave the facility unassisted. Facility started to have one on one care for C1. Staff assess C1, no injuries noted.

Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809Ds). Failure to submit proof of corrections (POCs) by plan or correction due dates and any repeat violations within 12-month period may result in civil penalties.

Deficiencies and plan and proof of corrections were discussed with Administrator and backup Administrator.

Appeal Rights, LIC9098 Proof of Correction form and copy of this report provided.