Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced case management deficiencies visit. While at the facility LPA observed for the Bernadette Lynch-Best the Administrator to not be associated to the facility. Upon further investigation Ms. Lynch- Best was observed to have inactive fingerprints.
During LPAs visit, and per records review, LPA George observed Staff 1 (S1) working and providing care to resident without fingerprint clearance. S1 was not able to provide Fingerprint Clearance. S1 has been working at the facility since March 2023.
LPA informed S1 that they cannot work at the facility until proper fingerprint clearance has been obtained. Ms. Lynch-Best walked off the premises with LPA.
A deficiency is being issued for S1 working and providing care at the facility without fingerprint clearance as this poses immediate risk to residents in care. In addition civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $500.
An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC809), LIC809D, LIC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Bernadette Lynch-Best.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction