Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with DSP Estela Cruz. LPA then met and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Ray Neil Alcantara, who arrived later during the visit.

Today's visit was in response to an LIC624 Incident Report, which licensee self-submitted to the CCLD San Diego Regional Office (received on 12/27/2023). According to the LIC624: on 12/25/2023, Client #1 (C1) eloped from the facility (left without staff supervision). [See LIC 811 Confidential Names List for a description of person identifiers used.]

During today’s visit, LPA performed a brief facility tour and welfare check. At the time of LPA’s site visit, C1 had not yet returned to the facility. The other client in care, Client #2 (C2), was verified safe. LPA reviewed and collected copies of pertinent client records and audited clients' personal & incidental (P&I) cash and accounting records. LPA also interviewed relevant staff.

According to their latest LIC602 Physician’s Report (dated 03/29/2023), C1 was diagnosed with Mild Intellectual Disability and Unspecified Schizophrenic Disorder, and their doctor determined that they were not able to safely leave the facility unassisted.

According to Licensee’s general written Absentee Notification Plan, if a client is suspected to be missing, staff must immediately notify the facility’s licensee or administrator. If the client is not found after two (2) hours of searching, staff must notify local law enforcement for assistance. LPA observed that licensee’s general Absentee Notification Plan was not part of C1’s specific Needs and Services Plan, as was required.