Maria Dickerson Fraud Case

This court report is respectfully submitted to update the court on the CRA matter regarding Kevonah Renaud-Harris. On 5/25/2017, Ms. Adrienne Harris, mother of Kevonah filed a CRA. On 5/26/2017, this case was assigned to me to complete a Comprehensive Assessment which is due to be completed on or before 8/21/2017.

The RP stated that the resident is very lucid, alert, and was very uncomfortable about going in her diaper. The RP stated the resident is fond of sports and enjoys watching sports on the television. The RP stated the resident was enjoying the television when she was told she had to go to bed. When she complained a caregiver named Robert go into the resident's face and told her that she was going to bed. According to the RP the resident was intimidated by the caregiver. Although the resident no longer lives in the facility she fears that the caregiver will find and harm her. The reporting party stated on one occasion the resident was having respiratory problems and the facility contacted the RP. The RP questioned that staff and asked if the resident had a fever. The RP was told that the resident was agitated therefore the RP went to the facility to check on the resident. The RP asked the caregiver to take the resident's temperature using a digital thermometer. According to the RP the caregiver did not know how to operate the thermometer therefore requiring the RP to take the resident's temperature. The resident was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with

The reporting party (RP) stated her son Da' Rell Jones DOB: 10/12/85 has lived in the facility for approximately 13 years. The RP stated on a visit she observed that her son's right eyebrow was swollen and escorted her son outside of the home. The RP stated her son is non-verbal but understands and is able to shake his head yes and no. The RP asked her son if someone had hit him and he nodded yes. The RP stated she named off the names of the caregivers and when she came to a caregiver named Chips, her son identified the caregiver by nodding no. The RP stated she notified the Regional Center of the incident. The RP stated that she is being retaliated against for filing the complaint with the Regional Center. On one occasion while out with her

The reporting party (RP) stated her brother, resident Luis Gallegos DOB: 8/26/70 was transferred to the facility from a skilled nursing facility (Premier Care). According to the RP the resident was admitted to Premier Care on July 13, 2016. The RP stated prior to her brother's stay in Premier he was able to make his own decisions and therefore didn't require a POA or a conservator. Consequently, Premier transferred her brother without notifying his authorized representative, his sisters. When the RP and her sister attempted to visit the resident they were refused. A caregiver named Jessie informed the RP that she had no authority to remove the resident. The RP stated her sister Chelsea visited the resident was not allowed to visit in private.

R/s in January 2014 Taylor was diagnosed with PTSD. R/s Taylor has two sons Joshua (1) and Kane (2-months-old). R/s Taylor is living with some relatives at 612 Hill Street in Conway, SC. R/s Taylor goes to work and leaves the children in Mary Ruth’s care. R/s Mary Ruth’s mind is unstable and she is schizophrenia. R/s there is a possibility that Mary Ruth will leave the children or drop them off to someone else is she gets tired of the children. R/s about two months ago Taylor was sleeping in cars with the small children. R/s the children were malnutrition when they were sleeping in cars. R/s it is alleged that Taylor is bipolar. R/s Taylor has a history of fraud with the food stamps, FADC, and Medicaid.

The reporting party (RP) stated resident Sofia Miramontes age 27 DOB: 11/23/88 has developmental delays, deaf in right ear and is bipolar. The RP stated the resident was issued a government cell phone, however the caregivers take it away from her and refuses to let her charge it. On 6/13/16 the police were called to the facility due to resident's inability to enter the facility. The North Hollywood Police Officers Winter (#38878) and Officer Radke (#39569) arrived to the home. The Officers removed the resident due to her being battered and concern for her safety. The Officer informed the Director of agency Sherry Winston that the resident was coherent and walking to her boyfriend’s home. The RP contacted the facility and spoke with a staff

The reporting party (RP) stated her two granddaughters Harper Lopez age 2 years and Luciana Lopez age 4 is receiving care and supervision from the providers Tosha and Vincent Cuvea. In addition to the RP two grandchildren the providers are care for children from 5 different parents. According to the RP the two children receives care from a licensed provider Ruth Veile (Facility #313613048) during the day and spends the evening with the unlicensed provider. Subsequently the children are in care for several days at a time while their mother is away. The RP stated Tosha Cuvea is a fabricator and a fraud.

SC placed call to Pa and CG Annette on 01/5/16. SC asked Antoinette about her employment status with provider to be Sweet Home Health Care and she reported that she was still waiting to hear from the provider. SC informed Annette that it has been over 60 days since Pa’s was approved for service and has not us it. SC asked how Pa’s personal need is are being met and Antoinette reports that she is proving care to Pa. Annette said she did everything and is waiting for the agency. SC end call with Antoinette and placed call to agency. SC got the agency answering service and left detail message, identifying self, Pa, stated reason for calling, and contact informant.

The reporting party (RP) stated there are two residents who are not receiving their medications as prescribed by their physicians. According to the RP Marymay in apartment #120 has a medication that has not been ordered or filled by the pharmacy. The RP disclosed that Marymay has been hospitalized twice and her medication still has not been given which is reflected on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The RP is concerned for Marymay's health and well-being due to her lack of medication. Subsequently there is another resident residing in apartment #111 named Gene Bryan (?) which dosage of thyroid medication was changed. However, the change was not made and the resident continued to receive the old dosage until the daughter called to

The reporting party (RP) stated on 8/10/15 her son Dillion Lopez Harper age 3 DOB 7/29/13 sustained an injury at the day care. The RP when Dillion arrived home she observed that he had a bump on the side of his head and a split lip. The RP contacted the licensee and was told that Dillion fell out of a chair. The RP stated it was a highchair. According to the RP her 8 year old daughter Hannah Lopez witnessed the fall. The RP stated that the licensee did not contact her or make her aware that Dillion had sustained a fall. The RP stated she noticed that Dillion was lethargic and complaining of a headache. Dillion was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a mild concussion. The RP stated the reason for Dillion's injury was due to over

The Leslie Fay Companies (Leslie Fay) was a designer specializing in women’s stylish dresses. The company was run by Fred Pomerantz and subsequently by his son, John Pomerantz. Both Pomerantz men were known for their lavish lifestyles and overbearing personalities. Fred had hired Paul Polishan right out of college in 1969 to join the accounting staff at Leslie Fay. Polishan would later go on to become the company’s CFO. Polishan, as it seemed, had an even more overbearing personality than either of the Pomerantz men. The personalities and attitudes of these three men would bring about a huge fraud scandal for Leslie Fay, resulting in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in April 1993 (Knapp, 2011).

Once again, another story of billing fraud in a medical practice made news this past week in Becker’s Hospital Review “Medical practice manager sentenced to prison of billing fraud” on April 6, 2017, by Ayla Ellison.

The reporting party (RP) stated resident Frank Barrell DOB: 6/5/33 was admitted into the facility on 11/15/16 and passed away on 12/15/16. The RP disclosed the facility failed to offer the resident food. According to the RP, Mr. Barrell was a Hospice resident and would sleep several hours a day. Consequently the facility had failed to wake Mr. Barrell for his meals and not provide meals for him in his room. The RP stated when her employee would arrive and asked Mr. Barrell if he had eaten he would respond "no." Furthermore, the RP disclosed of an incident when an employee arrived after 10AM and Mr. Barrell had not had breakfast. The hospice employee went to the kitchen in search of food and was informed due to the resident sleeping through

The reporting party (RP) stated she is the conservator for her nephew Michael McKinnon is not allowed to make or receive phone calls. According to the RP the facility staff members are to assist Michael to make a telephone call to his family every Sunday. The RP stated the facility staff refuse to assist Michael to use the phone. The RP stated the phone is located in the kitchen which is off limits to the residents. The RP stated she received a text from the facility stating that Michael is receiving a 30 day notice. The RP stated the facility is retaliating against Michael due to persistent involvement in his care. According to the RP the facility is doctoring and falsifying Michael's records in an attempt to justify the eviction. The RP stated

The reporting party (RP) visited foster family on 7/6/15 and found foster father exhibiting mental health behaviors. The RP stated the foster father disclosed he suffers from epilepsy and doesn't take his medication since he doesn't need it. The RP also stated the foster father is prescribe medication due to anxiety and refuses to take the medication. The foster father believes the medication will cause him to "pass out." The RP states the home is a mess with "things all over the place." The RP did not give specific details regarding the "mess." The RP stated the foster father inappropriate behaviors caused him to "last out" at the children and confining the 5 year old child to the back of the garage. The RP stated the child has access to hazardous