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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced after completing a COVID-19 Risk Assessment Screening for the facility via phone call. LPA Colvin met with caregiver John Grozav 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 Colvin went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with caregiver John Grozav, who LPA Colvin found to be successfully incorporating the numerous aspects of the facility's approved Mitigation Plan. Residents have hand sanitizer available to them, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap. LPA Colvin observed the resident bathroom to not have any paper towels, but instead there were several cloth towels hanging up in the bathroom. Caregiver John informed LPA Colvin that the facility does not stock the restrooms with paper towels due to residents clogging the toilet with them. LPA Colvin is issuing the facility a Technical Assistance (TA) Advisory Note for the lack of paper towels and use of cloth towels. LPA Colvin is not citing a deficiency due to the Licensee having supplied another means for residents to dry their hands. LPA Colvin still recommends for the towels to not be kept in the bathroom and for residents to either have their own cloth towel that they bring in with them, or for the towels to be one time use before being washed again to ensure no cross-contamination between residents. During LPA Colvin's inspection, facility staff got out paper towels and added them to the restrooms. LPA Colvin went over some additional possible options for the facility to help prevent residents from flushing paper towels, such as keeping them directly outside of the restroom. LPA Colvin additionally observed hand washing guide posted in the bathroom for residents' use. LPA Colvin observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and social distancing..
LPA Colvin requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was stored near the front door where staff would screen visitors. LPA Colvin observed the facility to have a 30-day supply of gloves, masks, and sanitizer, but the facility did not have any isolation gowns. |