Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management for an incident that occurred on 07/11/24. LPA met with Administrator Beatrice Villegas.

LPA interviewed Administrator. LPA obtained reviewed video and copies of the video of the incident. LPA obtained copies of staff interviews facility conducted. Administrator stated there were 4 staff on duty during the incident. LPA obtained a copy of the staff schedule. Administrator stated Staff 1 was removed from the facility after the incident.

After reviewing written statements from staff and interviewing Administrator, S1 pepper sprayed C1.

Refer to Bakersfield Police Department report # 24-144307.

An immediate Civil Penalty is being assessed. The issuance of additional civil penalties is pending and currently under review. The details of additional civil penalties will be outlined in a future report, if any.

A copy of this report was provided to Administrator with plan of correction and appeal rights.