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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility 02/28/2022 at 09:50 AM unannounced in order to complete the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Brown met with Administrator Ngina Smith 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 Administrator Ngina Smith and Administrator Smith reported that Mitigation Plan was submitted 10/01/2021. LPA Brown observed the facility having Covid-19 signages throughout the facility for proper hand washing procedure and social distancing. LPA Brown toured the facility's and observed that resident bathrooms have paper towels and hand soap. LPA Brown requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply. LPA Brown observed the facility to have a sufficient supply of sanitizer, gloves, masks, and face shields/goggles and isolation gowns. LPA Brown went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Smith in relation to COVID-19 and Administrator Smith reported that all staff were 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 Administrator Smith informed LPA Brown that at this time staff have not been fit tested. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Brown will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently having any COVID-19 positive resident, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. Additionally, all residents and staff have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Brown informed Administrator Smith of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks. *** Continuation in LIC809C *** |