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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 staff Katherine Camarena and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Chante Smith arrived shortly after. There are 6 residents ages 60 and above. The facility has a Dementia waiver, and a hospice waiver for 3 residents. Facility is a single story home located in a residential area consisting of 4 resident bedrooms, 1 live-in staff bedroom, 4 bathrooms, living room/dining area, kitchen, outdoor covered patio area, laundry room, and a detached garage. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 6/23/2022. Administrator certificate expires 10/8/2023.
The following was inspected and observed during the inspection:
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected.
- Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical
- distancing. Facility has an approved COVID-19 mitigation plan. LPA was screened upon entry by staff.
- Room # 4 is designated as the COVID-19 isolation room if needed.
- Six (6) centrally stored resident medication records were reviewed.
- Due to cognitive impairment residents in care do not wear masks.
- 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.
- Bedridden room #4 had an inoperable auditory alarm on the door, and the alarm in the front door is operable, but the door is kept opened by staff for ventilation. Licensee stated she will install an additional auditory alarm on the front door metal screen door.
Deficiencies were cited. See LIC 809D.
Exit interview was held with Administrator Chante Smith . A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued. |