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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Elliott arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection, today at approximately 12:30 PM. LPA was made aware there is a new Executive Director Chad Rogers. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Chad Rogers, Health Services Director (HSD) Michael Van Gilst, and Eadgitha Waken, Wellness Nurse (WN). The inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility.
Facility has Assisted Living (AL)), Memory Care (MC) and Independent Living (IL) areas of the facility. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility which included Assisted Living and Memory Care with the ED, HSD, and WN. LPA observed COVID-19 posters throughout both areas including hand washing signs in public restrooms. Mitigation plan has been submitted to Community Care Licensing.
Upon arrival, Concierge requested LPA be screened and temperature was taken electronically. All staff and visitors are required to complete the process as well as residents who are returning from the community. Facility was a comfortable temperature and exits were free from obstructions. LPA toured kitchen area with Katharine Lenane, Director of Dining Services. Food was stored and labeled appropriately with COVID-19 postings throughout the kitchen area. LPA was informed Executive Chef conducts food audits monthly and temperature logs were maintained. LPA toured 3 AL apartments that were clean and well lit and one MC apartment that was clean and well lit. Hand sanitizer is kept in the common areas. Per ED and HSD, general updates are communicated through a weekly news letter. Changes in procedures/protocols are communicated in writing to residents and via e-mail to family members and responsible parties. A Resident Council Meeting occurs monthly and issues are followed up as they arise. Staff have completed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene and infection control training. N-95 fit testing is in process. Residents are required to wear masks when outside of their rooms and staff were observed to be wearing them while in the facility.
(Continued on LIC 809-C)
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