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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jey Cardenas conducted an unannounced required annual visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tools. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Cardenas called Administrator Ira Jones and conducted a risk assessment over the telephone. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection. LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report.
The facility is licensed for fifteen 15 residents (11) non-ambulatory residents and four (4) ambulatory. Currently there are 6 residents in care.
LPA met with administrator; Mr. Jones LPA was screened for Covid-19 symptoms and temperature was checked. Both toured the inside and outside grounds of the facility.
The home consists of a total of ten (10) bedrooms; of which eight (8) are designated as resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, and one (1) used as an office space. Three (3) bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen, shaded patio area. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. All residents have a private bedroom. Resident bathrooms were checked, toilets and water faucets worked properly, sufficient liquid soap and paper towels were observed. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed sufficient perishable and non-perishable food.
During the tour, LPA observed the facility’s infection control practices: LPA didn’t observe a sanitizing station at the facility entrance; no visitors log with Covid-19 screening and temperature log observed, no records of daily Covid-19 screening and temperature checks of residents and staff were observed. PPE supplies are readily available to staff, and an additional 30-day supply of PPE. Sufficient paper, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies were observed. The facility’s designated visitation area is the front patio area. LPA observed residents weren’t maintaining 6 feet physical distancing. LPA observed required postings throughout the facility.
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