Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA identified herself to, was allowed entry by, and explained the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Eugina Bizzaro. Administrator Alberto Laureano arrived during the visit.

LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the clients in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control, LPA provided technical assistance, observed, and evaluated the facility's implementation of their COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, to include disinfection, testing, vaccination, screening protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment.

During the visit, it was revealed that Staff 1 (S1) has been working at the facility since 5/1/2020 and does not have a criminal background exemption on file for this facility [Administrator was provided with an LIC811 Confidential Names List to identify S1]. A civil penalty in the amount of $500 has been assessed during this visit.

This deficiency is noted on the attached LIC809-D page, and is cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Alberto Laureano, to whom a copy of this report and the licensee appeal rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided via hard copy.