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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control. The LPA met with Staff, Lucila Miranda, and informed her of the purpose of the visit. There are no clients in care at this time.
During today's visit, the LPA toured the home and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. The LPA observed sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions, and proper use of face coverings. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all potential COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE and overall infection control. The facility has a Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report in place which is pending review by the Department. The plan establishes guidelines for when and how long to test staff and clients for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine prospective clients, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor prospective clients regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the client's physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview to review this report was conducted with Miranda and a copy of this report was provided. |