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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPA met with staff Robert Tuazon and explained the purpose of the visit. House Manager Barbara Boiston arrived shortly after. There are six (6) elderly residents in the home. A Hospice Waiver for six (6) residents is in place. The facility is a single story home licensed to serve 6 residents age 60 and above; of which 6 may be non-ambulatory in rooms 1-4. It consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living rooms, outdoor patio, and attached garage. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 10/18/2023. Assistant Administrator certificate expires 9/7/2024.
OBSERVATIONS:
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational.
- COVID-19 Infection Control Practices and signs that promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing were observed in the entrance, common areas, hallways, bathrooms and client rooms. There is a screening station at the entrance of the facility to screen visitors.
- If needed room assignments would temporarily change in order to designate a COVID-19 isolation room.
- A posted Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
- Centrally stored resident medication records were observed to be locked.
- Staff were observed wearing mask. Residents were not observed wearing masks.
- The kitchens were inspected and have sufficient supply of 2 day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food.
- Facility has an adequate 30-day+ supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
- Paint cans were observed in the exterior side yard area. Staff removed and locked the hazardous items.
- Staff associations were discussed due to Guardian issues after address and facility license change.
- An Infection Control Plan (ICP) has been submitted. Facility must update LIC 500 Personnel Report.
***NOTE: Staff (S2 &S4) are living in the garage. Licensee does not have a city permit.
Deficiencies were cited. See LIC 809D.
Exit interview was conducted with House Manager Barbara Boiston. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued. |