Complaint Investigation Report

It was alleged that the “Facility not following approved Program Plan.” On 01/08/2024 a credible witness conducted a visit to this facility and was advised that clients from the facility “ PARADIGM MALIBU - BEACH HOUSE, LIC#: 197609798) ” come here daily for the programming. Moreover, the credible witness also observed that the facility timesheets didn't identify the "house location" worked.

To investigate this allegation, LPA conducted an interview with the Administrator, two (2) staff members and four (4) clients and all confirmed that the Licensee combines clients from both facilities. In addition, Administrator informed LPA that commingling clients between two facilities helps to increase the frequency of individual and group sessions. Moreover, during today’s visit, LPA observed total of ten (10) clients and eight (8) staff members at the facility. Lastly, review of the Facility Program Plan, conducted by LPA at 12:00pm, did not include the practice of co-mingling clients with clients from the other facilities for the purpose of group/individual sessions or outings. Based on document reviews, LPA observation and interviews, this allegation is Substantiated.

Deficiencies were issued per CA code of Regulations Title 22 on LIC-9099D.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights explained and a copy of this report signed and delivered.