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32 | Exterior Grounds: The LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. Parking is available for residents and visitors.
Infection Control: Throughout the visit, the LPA observed signs in common areas that promoted guidance around COVID-19, appropriate masking, physical distancing, and the disinfection protocol. In addition, the LPA observed hand sanitizer interspersed throughout the common grounds. The community continues to monitor the vitals, symptomatic screening, and temperatures of the staff and visitors that come into the community. Staff are up to date regarding guidelines pertaining to visitation and vaccine requirements.
During today's visit, discussion was had regarding testing, symptom screening, and adjusted procedures around visitation. The cleaning and disinfectant protocol is adequate; however, staff were reminded to observe the contact time needed for surfaces to be properly disinfected. The community is not experiencing any issues with staffing or obtaining Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at this time. Isolation carts were observed outside the rooms in which there is a confirmed positive case. It was recommended to provide additional staff training pertaining to donning, doffing, and appropriate disinfecting practices.
The facility has previously managed COVID-19 active cases and the facility complied with all requirements set forth by the local health department and licensing. The Infection Control plan and required updates were submitted timely. The community's policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate.
No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.
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