Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverrria conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow up on an incident report sent to licensing dated on 04/14/23. The incident involved a staff (S1) who witnessed another staff (S2) receiving money from a client (C1) to purchase lunch. LPA was greeted and explained the reason for the visit to Program Supervisor, Tara Ponting who phone called Program Manager, Samien Hires to inform him about the visit and attendance needed.

During today's visit, it was discovered that (S2) admitted to receiving money from (C1) to buy lunch on multiple occasions. (S2) was placed on an unpaid administrative leave effective 4/17/23 and terminated on 05/01/23. Refresh training on Handling PBS money/receipts was given to staff on 04/27/23. At the moment, the facility is in the process of figuring out the total amount (C1) gave to (S2) for lunch through out the multiple occasions. LPA toured the facility, reviewed files, interviewed client and staff.

No deficiencies were observed during this visit. An exit interview was conducted where this report was, reviewed, discussed and then provided to Program Manager, Samien Hires.