Home Care Organization Evaluation Report

Enforcement Analyst (EA), Mila Quinto, with the Home Care Services Branch (HCSB) conducted a case management report due to discovery from interview with licensee and record review of invoices and daily notes.

According to the licensee, he was not involved on the day-to-day operation after April 9, 2024. The licensee stated Staff 1 (S1) have taken the role as a manager and handled the day to day which included client assessments, billings and ensuring the HCAs had all the requirements.

EA obtained record of invoices and daily notes showing 4 homecare aids (HCAs), including S1 provided care to a client from August 18, 2024, to December 15, 2024. The 2 of 4 HCAs were not registered on the home care registry and did not have a criminal background clearance.

Based on EA’s interview with the licensee and record review, the following violations are being cited in accordance with Health and Safety Code, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1796.23 Fingerprint Requirements See HCS 809D.

An exit interview was conducted, and the reports and appeal rights were provided to the licensee, Darryl Cox via email.