Home Care Organization Evaluation Report

Associate Government Program Analysts (AGPAs) Megan Vigil and Ramsey Chimienti conducted a meeting over the phone with Licensee, Kelli Villanueva to review the report findings below.

Through evidence collected and interviews conducted, the Analysts concluded that Kelli hired and provided caregivers to a client where ongoing abuse was suspected and observed. Caregivers also indicated that they observed the client being physically and mentally abused. The licensee failed to report suspected abuse as required by state licensure. Licensee advised caregivers not to report the abuse that was occurring.

Upon file review, a copy of the caregiver schedule was requested to verify current TB test dates. After being cited for TB clearance deficiencies on the prior inspection, AGPA's discovered caregivers were scheduled back on shift and provided services to clients without a TB test clearance.

AGPA Vigil and Chimienti, informed the Licensee of the deficiencies found and explained that they would be noted on the 809D with a plan of correction. AGPA's Vigil and Chimienti concluded the visit with an exit interview with the Licensee and provided a copy of the HCS 809 and HCS 809D reports along with appeal rights.