Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/8/23 at approximately 2:30pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Maja Jensen and Jennifer Fain arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a case management. LPAs Jensen and Fain met with Administrator Yvonne Camalig and explained the purpose of today's visit.

On 1-19-23, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) arrived at facility and conducted a semi-annual review. During the course of the semi-annual review on 1/19/23, DDS determined that personnel qualification and training requirements were not met. In addition staffing ratios were not met on December 14, 2022 and December 16, 2022.

Personnel Qualification and Training Requirements

The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes ensure that each direct care staff person has six months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities; and becomes a Registered Behavior Technician within twelve (12) months of initial employment. The facility employees 3 direct care staff personnel who have been employed over 12 months and 2 of the 3 direct care staff with this length of tenure have not received their Registered Behavior Technician certification.

The California Code of Regulations (CCR) also requires Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes ensure that each direct care lead staff person has one year prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities; and becomes a Registered Behavior Technician within six (6) months of initial employment or is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional . The facility employees 5 direct care lead staff personnel of which 4 were Registered Behavior Technicians at the time of the semi-annual review. The direct care lead staff person that lacked the certification as a Registered Behavior Technician has ceased employment with the facility.