Newport Academy – Valley Vista

Substantiated

On 12/28/2023 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson made an unannounced inspection to the above listed facility, Newport Academy Group Home, for the purpose of concluding the investigation on the above allegation. LPA met with Human Resources Assistant (HRA). The investigation included confidential interviews with facility staff and administrative staff and review of certification records, which the Licensee provided. Based on records review of of the Plan of Operation/Program Statement, and confidential interviews, revealed counselors are to obtain specialized training and certification. Further, the licensee did not ensure credentialing registration for certification, had been obtained from staff member (C3) and staff was working as a counselor prior to obtianing credentialing registration for certification on 11/30/23. This allegation is considered valid, because the prepondrance of the evidence standard has been met in (1) out of (4) counseling staff. A type A deficiency is cited at thei time (see LIC9099D). Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were left at the facility.

Substantiated

On 12/28/2023 at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson made an unannounced inspection to the above listed facility, Newport Academy Group Home, for the purpose of concluding the investigation on the above allegation. LPA met with Human Resources Assistant (HRA). The investigation included confidential interviews with facility staff and administrative staff and review of certification records, which the Licensee provided. Based on records review of of the Plan of Operation/Program Statement, and confidential interviews, revealed counselors are to obtain specialized training and certification. Further, the licensee did not ensure credentialing registration for certification, had been obtained from staff member (C3) and staff was working as a counselor prior to obtianing credentialing registration for certification on 11/30/23. This allegation is considered valid, because the prepondrance of the evidence standard has been met in (1) out of (4) counseling staff. A type A deficiency is cited at thei time (see LIC9099D). Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were left at the facility.

Substantiated

On 08/11/2023 at 9:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson made an unannounced inspection to the above listed facility, Newport Academy Group Home, for the purpose of concluding the investigation on the above allegation: (3) Licensee does not ensure direct care staff training topics are appropriate for the client population at facility. The investigation included confidential interviews with facility and administrative staff. Per LPA request of training records, which the Licensee provided; a review of the records revealed that training topics are few and not varied, and do not meet the minimum, regulatory requirement.. Based on all interviews conducted, and documents obtained, the Department has found the above allegations to be substantiated, meaning that, the preponderance of the evidence has been met. The facility is issued a citation. The following deficiency was cited [See page LIC9099-D for cited deficiencies]. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were discussed. A copy of this report, and appeal rights were provided to the licensee. The report will be emailed to Facility Administrator.

Substantiated

On 08/11/2023 at 9:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson made an unannounced inspection to the above listed facility, Newport Academy Group Home, for the purpose of concluding the investigation on the above allegation: (3) Licensee does not ensure direct care staff training topics are appropriate for the client population at facility. The investigation included confidential interviews with facility and administrative staff. Per LPA request of training records, which the Licensee provided; a review of the records revealed that training topics are few and not varied, and do not meet the minimum, regulatory requirement.. Based on all interviews conducted, and documents obtained, the Department has found the above allegations to be substantiated, meaning that, the preponderance of the evidence has been met. The facility is issued a citation. The following deficiency was cited [See page LIC9099-D for cited deficiencies]. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were discussed. A copy of this report, and appeal rights were provided to the licensee. The report will be emailed to Facility Administrator.

Substantiated

On 2/8/2023 at 9:48am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy O'Connell and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson, made an unannounced inspection to the above-listed facility, and met with the Facility Manager (FM), who granted access to the facility. The purpose of this inspection is to conduct an initial complaint investigation inspection regarding the above allegation. LPA O'Connell and LPA Wilson reviewed facility staff records and found: S1 is not listed on LIC500. During the time of the inspection LPA O'Connell and LPA Wilson conducted confidential interviews with: S1, FM, HOS, and RM [See Confidential Names form (LIC811), dated 02/8/23, for names]. During confidential interview, it was determined that P1 has been working onsite at the facility for three weeks, without a criminal background clearance. Continued on LIC9099C. PER California Code Regulation, TITLE 22, DIVISION 6, CHAPTERS 1, General Licensing Regulations, there will be a civil penalty assessed on this day. See LIC9099D for details. Exit interview was conducted with FM. Due to technical difficulties with LPA printer, a copy of this report along with appeal rights were discussed and a copy of this report was emailed to the FM.

Substantiated

On 2/8/2023 at 9:48am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy O'Connell and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wilson, made an unannounced inspection to the above-listed facility, and met with the Facility Manager (FM), who granted access to the facility. The purpose of this inspection is to conduct an initial complaint investigation inspection regarding the above allegation. LPA O'Connell and LPA Wilson reviewed facility staff records and found: S1 is not listed on LIC500. During the time of the inspection LPA O'Connell and LPA Wilson conducted confidential interviews with: S1, FM, HOS, and RM [See Confidential Names form (LIC811), dated 02/8/23, for names]. During confidential interview, it was determined that P1 has been working onsite at the facility for three weeks, without a criminal background clearance. Continued on LIC9099C. PER California Code Regulation, TITLE 22, DIVISION 6, CHAPTERS 1, General Licensing Regulations, there will be a civil penalty assessed on this day. See LIC9099D for details. Exit interview was conducted with FM. Due to technical difficulties with LPA printer, a copy of this report along with appeal rights were discussed and a copy of this report was emailed to the FM.