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32 | LPA Colvin confirmed that the facility has a 30-day supply of gloves, masks, and sanitizer, and isolation gowns. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff withFacility Manager Gerrardo "Gerry" Holmes 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 PPE. LPA Colvin additionally was advised by Facility Manager Gerrardo "Gerry" Holmes that the facility staff have been fit tested for N95 masks.
LPA Colvin inquired about the facility's vaccination rate and staff testing for COVID-19. Facility Manager "Gerry" informed LPA Colvin that the facility has a 100% vaccination rate with staff and residents. In addition to going over the facility's policy for testing staff and residents for COVID-19, LPA Colvin also inquired about if the facility is still screening their residents daily for COVID-19 symptoms, which includes checking their temperature. Facility Manager "Gerry" confirmed that staff are continuing to monitor residents symptoms, and that staff are screened for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering the facility. LPA Colvin inquired about screening of visitors to the facility, and Facility Manager "Gerry" informed LPA Colvin that the facility is not allowing visitors at this time. LPA Colvin had observed signs outside of the facility prior to entering stating that only staff and residents are permitted in the facility at this time, and the Facility Manager confirmed that visits can only be done virtually. On 10/6/20, Community Care Licensing came out with updated guidance on visitation for residents at facilities without active COVID-19 cases in Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-38-ASC, In this notice, it was stated that facilities MUST allow for in person indoor visitation so long as the facility has not had any cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days, there is no staffing shortage, and there is no shortage of cleaning supplies and protective equipment. Since the facility meets this criteria, they are in violation of the visitation guidance which was provided over six months ago. This is a violation of residents personal rights, and there have been numerous additional PINs and Statewide Calls since PIN 20-38-ASC addressing how to allow for safe visitation within the facility, so the facility should be in compliance. Deficiency cited.
An exit interview was conducted with Facility Manager Gerrardo "Gerry" Holmes and a copy of this report LIC809D, appeal rights, and LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes was provided. |