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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Semin arrived at the facility unannounced after completing a COVID-19 Risk Assessment Screening for the facility. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Jennifer Hahn. LPA advised her of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only.
LPA went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Ms. Hahn who is successfully incorporating the facility's Mitigation Plan. Residents have hand sanitizer available to them and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA advised that paper towels should be on a stand or dispenser.
LPA observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, social distancing, and emergency contact information for local fire department has been updated.
LPA requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located at the central entry point for convenience. LPA observed a minimal supply of PPE items including gloves, face shields, gowns, surgical masks, N95 masks, disinfectant and hand sanitizer supply and is inaccessible to residents. LPA discussed the need to procure additional N95 masks and gowns. LPA will issue a Technical Assistance advisory note.
LPA and Ms. Hahn discussed creating a box or similar for all PPE necessary to be dedicated for isolation room, along with trash cans to put inside and outside of an isolation room. LPA will issue a Technical Assistance advisory note.
LPA inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Ms. Hahn stated her nor her staff have been fit tested. LPA and Ms. Hahn discussed Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks. LPA will issue a Technical Assistance advisory note.
An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and provided to Ms. Hahn. |