Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Mirlohi and Jacob Williams arrived unannounced and met with Administrator Kristine Clawson. A case management visit is being conducted today to issue citations and assess civil penalties. LPA's completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 Masks. Additionally, LPA was screened by staff upon entering the facility.

During a review of the facility staffing roster, it was found that staff, Kandice Taylor was associated to the facility on 08/17/2021 and disassociated on 09/03/2021. After further investigation, it was learned that Ms. Taylor was not cleared to work and was denied an exemption from the Department on 03/23/2020. Based on the information, the facility allowed an individual to be employed and work with resident’s at the facility without being criminally record cleared. Citations are being issued today and civil penalties are assessed.