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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melody Brown made an unannounced visit to facility to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPA Brown was greeted and granted entrance by caregiver Nymia Pontillas and explained the purpose of today's visit. Administrator Juanita Veloso was contacted and arrived at the facility. Administrator Veloso accompanied LPA Brown on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility.
On today’s visit LPA Brown learned that the facility was recently sold. Licensee John Cassar was contacted, and he confirmed that he sold the facility on September 9, 2021 but added that he has a Management Agreement to continue overseeing the daily operations of the home. The Management Agreement went into effect on September 1, 2021. Also, Licensee Cassar said that he is responsible for all the residents in the facility. LPA Brown informed Licensee Cassar that he sold the facility and no longer has control of the property, thus LPA Brown informed the Licensee Cassar that a Rental/Lease Agreement is needed to continue to have control of property. Licensee Cassar confirmed that he understood and would be obtaining a Lease/Rental agreement effective September 1, 2021. Also, LPA Brown contacted Christine Juarez, the new owner of the facility and informed her that she needs to submit her license application the soonest possible. LPA Brown requested that documents showing control of property be submitted by September 10, 2021.
During today’s visit, LPA Brown conducted the annual inspection. LPA Brown made observations pertaining to the facility’s current infection control measures. LPA Brown observed a screening area, proper signage throughout the facility, sufficient hand hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and a 30+ day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, cleaning and disinfection are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in overall infection control. |