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25 | On 05/27/2022, Licensing Program Analyst, M. Garza arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by Direct Care Staff, Venus Maliwat. Administrator was contacted and arrived a some time later. LPA had temperature taken and allowed entry into facility. LPA did not observed a central entry point with a supply of hand sanitizer and a sign in policy that includes documented routine symptom screening for resident's, staff and visitors. Residents observed in hallways, common area and in rooms.
Mitigation plan was received and reviewed. COVID-19 procedures described in the plan include required postings, symptoms screenings (for staff, persons in care and visitors), testing, quarantine/isolation cohorts, infection control plan to include donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment. Staffing and sick leave plans are in place for emergency staffing and/or PPE shortages.
LPA toured the facility inside and out. Required postings of signs for hand washing observed. Posting for coughing etiquette and physical distancing were not observed throughout the facility. Staff were all observed wearing face coverings. Facility has designated visitation areas. Covered trash bins were observed in 8 of 10 rooms toured. LPA did not observed a 30 day supply of PPE but facility has available at near by location. Resident medications observed with 30 day supply. Sinks are well stocked and liquid soap for hand washing. Paper towels for hand drying were not observed due to residents having behaviors.
Through LPA observation of documentation and interview with Administrator and staff, the required infection control practices are found to be not in compliance. Deficiencies cited on LIC 809D per Title 22 regulations given for COVID precautionary measures not in place.
Exit interview completed. A copy of this report and appeal rights given. |