Home Care Organization Evaluation Report

Enforcement Analyst (EA), Mila Quinto, with the Home Care Services Branch (HCSB), conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a biennial inspection. EA met with the licensee, Zorada Bernos. EA observed the posting of the license and operating business hours. Business operating hours are from 10:00am -4:00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

During the inspection, the EA reviewed personnel records for licensee, and Home Care Aides including fingerprint status', registry status', Tuberculosis (TB), and required training. The HomeCare Organization’s (HCO’s) business records were also reviewed during the visit including the insurance requirements.

Based on the file review, EA informed the licensee of the following violations observed and being cited in accordance with Health and Safety Code; TB Testing 1796.45(c), Training Requirements 1796.44(a). See HCS809D.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report (HCS809 and HCS 809D), staff records review (HCS 859), and Appeal Rights were provided to the licensee, Zorada Bernos via email.