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32 | Information obtained from an interview with Manager (MGR), Ahmed Qasim, stated they spoke to C1 about the incident. C1 confessed to MGR that on March 30, 2026, they made an unauthorized purchase with R1's debit card using a personal phone in the amount of $228.53. During an interview with C1, they admitted to accidentally using R1's debit card information to make a purchase on Instacart. C1 explained they have a history of running shopping errands for clients in care whenever a client does not feel like leaving home. Clients would give C1 their cash or debit cards to purchase candy, snacks, or clothes because the clients wanted specific brands or more variety. C1 explained that change and receipts are always given to clients in care. Furthermore, C1 relayed that they were making a personal purchase on Instacart and did not pay attention to the card information that automatically populated on their personal phone before submitting the purchase. This resulted in R1's debit card being charged. Information obtained from interviews with residents stated that C1 does go on shopping errands for the clients. It was also reported that clients will give C1 cash or debit cards to go shopping for residents because residents don't want to leave the facility. This additional information obtained corroborates with C1's interview.
LPA's record review consisted of R1's admission agreement. The admissions agreement does not state shopping errands as one of the services offered to clients in care. Nor does it afford staff the flexibility of using clients' debit cards to make purchases.
Based on the facts revealed in the interviews and information obtained from R1's admission agreement, the allegation that staff did not safeguard C1's funds is substantiated. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, deficiency, and appeal rights, were discussed and provided to House Manager, Roger Valenzuela, whose signature on this form confirms receipt. |