Newport Academy – Redwood

Substantiated

On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge met with compliance manager Crystal Goodwin regarding a complaint investigation at the Group Home. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the findings for the above allegation. The investigation was conducted by CCIB Investigator Juan Barajas. During the course of the investigation, the Investigator reviewed records and interviewed youth and staff. It was during these confidential interviews that it was confirmed that there had been inappropriate sexual contact between clients. Based on the information obtained, there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove that minors had engaged in inappropriate sexual activities while in care. Therefore, the above allegation is substantiated. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed, and Title 22 deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was left at the facility.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge conducted a Case Management visit to discuss issues that came up during a recent investigation. LPA met with complaint manager Crystal Goodwin. Based on review of documentation and confidential interviews during Investigator Joseph Balarie's investigation it was determined that clients were provided with little to no activities, facility failed to report administrator changes to community care licensing within 10 days, and bullying occurred on multiple occasions between clients. LPA McCambridge issued two type B deficiencies per Title Regulations for sections 84064(b)(2) Administration Qualification and Duties and 84072(d)(22) Personal rights. LPA also issued a type A deficiency per Title 22 regulations for section 84072(d)(1) Personal Rights. An exit interview was conducted and Appeal Rights were provided. The LIC Evaluation Report and deficiency page were left with Crystal Goodwin.

Substantiated

On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge met with compliance manager Crystal Goodwin regarding a complaint investigation at the Group Home. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the findings for the above allegation. The investigation was conducted by CCIB Investigator Juan Barajas. During the course of the investigation, the Investigator reviewed records and interviewed youth and staff. It was during these confidential interviews that it was confirmed that there had been inappropriate sexual contact between clients. Based on the information obtained, there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove that minors had engaged in inappropriate sexual activities while in care. Therefore, the above allegation is substantiated. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed, and Title 22 deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was left at the facility.

Substantiated : 84072(d)(11)

This is an amended report due to LPA including information in the 9099 that did not pertain to this complaint. On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge met with Administrator Kimeeco Epps regarding a complaint investigation at the Group Home. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the findings for the above allegation. During the course of the investigation LPA McCambridge conducted seven confidential interviews, conducted record reviews, and reviewed documentation. During confidential interviews and documetntion it was determined that the above allegations did happen. This poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to children in care. Based on the information obtained there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove the above allegations and is therefore substantiated. LPA delivered a Type A citation for California Title Code of Regulations, 84072(d)(11) (see LIC809D). Appeal Rights were discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Kimeeco Epps and a copy of the report was sent to the facility.

Substantiated : 84072(d)(11)

This is an amended report due to LPA including information in the 9099 that did not pertain to this complaint. On the above date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne McCambridge met with Administrator Kimeeco Epps regarding a complaint investigation at the Group Home. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the findings for the above allegation. During the course of the investigation LPA McCambridge conducted seven confidential interviews, conducted record reviews, and reviewed documentation. During confidential interviews and documetntion it was determined that the above allegations did happen. This poses an immediate health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to children in care. Based on the information obtained there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove the above allegations and is therefore substantiated. LPA delivered a Type A citation for California Title Code of Regulations, 84072(d)(11) (see LIC809D). Appeal Rights were discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Kimeeco Epps and a copy of the report was sent to the facility.

Substantiated : 80022(k)

On 7/12/2023 at 12:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Selena Hood conducted an unannounced visit to the licensed facility. The purpose of this investigation was to conduct interviews and deliver the findings for the listed allegation. LPA met with Michelle Barnett, Program Director. Program Director is currently acting as substitute administrator due to administrator departing from facility on 7/7/2023. LPA Cheyenne McCambridge initially informed the facility of the allegation on 4/19/2023. LPA conducted seven confidential interviews. LPA Hood also conducted a record review of the February 2023 to May 2023 staff schedule, facility program statement, and incident reports. Based on record review of the staff schedule, the schedule was incomplete for multiple days in February 2023 and early March 2023. Based on interview, two people interviewed stated that the schedule was not updated but that staff was called in to assist. There was a change of leadership in March 2023, which one of the interviewees relayed has fixed the issue of not updating the schedule. Eight of eight individuals interviewed stated that there were times that the facility had one staff member on shift. Of the eight interviews, four specified that this occurred during both day and night shifts. Per the facility's program statement, "There is at least two (2) awake staff or contractors in the facility at all times. There is always (2) Care Managers on at all times." Per LPA's record review, the staff ...

Substantiated : 80022(k)

On 7/12/2023 at 12:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Selena Hood conducted an unannounced visit to the licensed facility. The purpose of this investigation was to conduct interviews and deliver the findings for the listed allegation. LPA met with Michelle Barnett, Program Director. Program Director is currently acting as substitute administrator due to administrator departing from facility on 7/7/2023. LPA Cheyenne McCambridge initially informed the facility of the allegation on 4/19/2023. LPA conducted seven confidential interviews. LPA Hood also conducted a record review of the February 2023 to May 2023 staff schedule, facility program statement, and incident reports. Based on record review of the staff schedule, the schedule was incomplete for multiple days in February 2023 and early March 2023. Based on interview, two people interviewed stated that the schedule was not updated but that staff was called in to assist. There was a change of leadership in March 2023, which one of the interviewees relayed has fixed the issue of not updating the schedule. Eight of eight individuals interviewed stated that there were times that the facility had one staff member on shift. Of the eight interviews, four specified that this occurred during both day and night shifts. Per the facility's program statement, "There is at least two (2) awake staff or contractors in the facility at all times. There is always (2) Care Managers on at all times." Per LPA's record review, the staff ...