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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Williams conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA Williams identified herself to Administrator, Stephanie Oden, and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams was asked to sign-in and provide a temperature reading upon arrival. Oden confirmed that the facility is currently awaiting COVID-19 test results for all residents and staff. Oden stated that there is currently one resident in the hospital with COVID-19 who expects to return to the facility after receiving appropriate clearance.
During the inspection, LPA Williams interviewed the Administrator pertaining to the facility's infection control measures and other health and safety concerns. LPA Williams observed appropriate postings in the facility, including COVID-19 symptoms postings and visitation policies, which were in accordance with the Department's guidelines. The Administrator confirmed that the facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LPA Williams observed that the facility staff were wearing face coverings. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the facility's infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation of residents, and properly caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident's physician and emergency personnel in the event the resident presents any COVID-19 symptoms.
Based on interviews and observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Oden at the conclusion of the inspection. |