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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required -1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain, LPA met with care staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical Mask, gloves. Additionally, LPA Wallace was screened facility staff.
LPA Wallace and direct care staff toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, four (4) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA Wallace completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. LPA observed the smoke/monoxide alarms to be in working order and the fire extinguishers are fully charged which expires 9/8/2023. Facility is conducting quarterly fire drills and the last one was conducted 8/16/2022. The hot water measured 109.4*F which is within the required range of 105-120*F.
LPA reviewed 2 of 4 resident records. LPA reviewed 2 staff records and all have health screen and TB results. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff has received criminal record clearances and/or are associated to this facility. Staff records reviewed current first aid certificates and 1 staff is missing current first aid certificate.
LPA Wallace completed infection control domain and observed no issues or concerns.
One deficiency cited today according to California Code of regulations, Title 22.
Exit interview conducted with direct care staff. A copy of reports and appeal rights were given to direct care staff.
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