Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct a case management - deficiencies visit due to a violation observed during a complaint investigation. LPA met with Vice President of Operations, Kim Golden and General Manager Kippie Castronovo .

During a complaint investigation for complaint control number 26-AS-20240524084602 , it was found a staff member (S1) was working in the facility without obtaining a criminal record clearance. Based on review of S1's file, S1 started at the facility of 05/17/2023 and ended employment on 05/2024.

LPA reviewed the Department's Guardian Background Check System, which does not show that S1 has a criminal record clearance from the Department.

A deficiency was cited during today’s visit, see LIC 809-D. A civil penalty is being assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 per day x 5 days = $500), for staff (S1) working at the facility without fingerprint clearance. See LIC421M.

This report was reviewed with Vice President of Operations, Kim Golden and General Manager Kippie Castronovo and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.