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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility 03/16/2022 at 09:40 AM unannounced in order to complete the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Brown met with Executive Director Kenny Espinal and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Brown went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Executive Director Kenny Espinal. The facility has a Mitigation Plan which was submitted last 01/12/2022.
LPA Brown observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, social distancing, and emergency contact information for the residents. LPA Brown toured the facility's resident bedrooms and bathrooms and observed that both resident bathrooms have paper towels and hand soap.
LPA Brown requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which is stored in the storage office. LPA Brown observed the facility to have a 30-day supply of gloves, masks, sanitizer, face shields and isolation gowns.
LPA Brown went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Executive Director Kenny Espinal in relation to COVID-19 and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing of PPE. LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Executive Director Kenny Espinal informed LPA Brown that all staff have been fit tested. LPA Brown informed Executive Director Espinal that N95 masks only needs to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. Additionally, most residents and staff have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. **** continuation on LIC809C ***
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