Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Mirlohi arrived unannounced to continue investigation into allegations listed above. LPA met with house manager Delson Bautista. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask.

LPA arrived today to gather information regarding a client leaving the facility unassisted. On 1/31/23 client (C1) became upset and went to his room. Client has past behaviors of aggression and began throwing items in his room. After a few minutes staff entered clients room and observed client had broken his window and left the facility. Facility reported missing person to local police department. Resident was found and returned the following day. Manager states they placed alarms on the windows to help prevent incident from occurring again. On 2/6/23 resident was in his room when staff heard the window alarms going off. Staff entered clients room and observed client leaving. Staff tried to follow client but lost sight of him, and called the local police department. Resident was found and returned that evening. Manager states they are planning a meeting with regional center to discuss client behaviors. Manager states they have increased staffing, and client has a 1-on-1 caregiver. LPA reviewed client's LIC602 and observed client is not able to leave the facility unassisted.

Due to information gathered, LPA cited deficiencies on 809-D. Appeal rights given. Civil penalties assessed.