Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Case Management-Deficiencies inspection today due to a deficiency observed during a complaint investigation. Tri-Counties Regional Center Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) Liz Aced-Arnett was also present.

During the course of the a complaint investigation, interviews revealed that Client #2 (C2) reported to Administrators Ryan Carino and Martin Carino that alleged physical abuse of a black eye had occurred between Staff #1 and Client #1 and an incident report and report of Dependent Adult and Elder Abuse Report (SOC 341) was not completed. During today's inspection, the LPA and QAS discussed with the administrator the importance of reporting all accusations of alleged abuse even if a person later recants their story.

The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.