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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPA met with Licensee Gerardo Reyes and explained the purpose of the visit. There are five (5) clients ages 18-59, and one (1) age 60 and over. The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for six clients [four (4) non-ambulatory and two (2) ambulatory].The home consists of five (5) bedrooms [1 bedroom is a staff bedroom], three (3) bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living room, recreation area with laundry area, staff room, attached garage, backyard, front yard patio area, and an office with a staff bed.
The following were observed/inspected:
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. LPA was not screened upon entry and did not observe visitor screening area/protocols in place. DSP acknowledged screening is not in place.
- Facility has an approved COVID-19 mitigation plan. COVID-19 infection control signs were posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing; with the exception of 1 bathroom.
- Room #3 has been designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed
- Three (3) centrally stored resident medication records were reviewed.
- Residents in care do not wear masks because they lack hazard awareness and impulse control.
- Sufficient supply of perishable for 2 days & non-perishable foods for 7 days was observed.
- A posted Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
- Sufficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) was observed.
- There was discarded furniture in the backyard area.
- Emergency disaster drills have not been conducted since the beginning of the pandemic.
Deficiencies were cited.
Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Gerardo Reyes. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided. |