Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Toan Luong conducted a Case Management - Deficiencies. LPA met with Administrator Nelson Yague and explained the purpose of the report.

LPA interviewed staff and reviewed Guardian, California Department of Social Services criminal clearance record database, on 4/7/2022 and learned staff was working at the facility without a criminal record clearance. LPA interviewed Administrator Nelson Yague and was informed that staff had worked at the facility since 4/5/22 and completed a request for live-scan on 4/4/22. The facility did not receive a criminal record clearance for the staff prior to staff being present at the facility as a caregiver. Administrator removed the staff from the facility pending criminal record clearance. LPA issued citation under Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 06. Background Check, Section 87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.

Deficiency issued on LIC 809D. A civil penalty was issued. LPA conducted exit interview with administrator and emailed a copy of today's report and appeal rights to the administrator.