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32 | Per interview with Administrator revealed that the facility would send out notices to residents and families with any covid updates and protocol. Facility used an inhouse covid-19/infection control protocol grid that followed the local and state regulatory guidelines for COVID-19. The facility would also send out notices to residents when there were any positives reported in the facility to keep the residents updated. The facility also utilized an application where they would send out notices, news, and any updates to the residents. The tour of the physical plant of the facility conducted on January 13, 2022, LPA Martinez observed staff wearing masks, and all visitors and staff checked in with accushield that followed covid guidelines with temperature checks and a questioner. Interviews with 10 of 10 residents revealed that they received a notice on January 7 and January 8, 2022, pertaining to covid positives at the facility and information about vaccines/covid protocols at the facility. Interviews revealed that residents felt the facility kept them informed on any updates with covid, resident are asked/reminded to keep social distancing, and resident feel like the facility is doing their best to keep everyone safe from covid.
Based on the information mentioned above, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with facility representative and a copy of this LIC9099 report was left at the facility. |