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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Amy Goldenberg made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA observes that all staff are wearing face masks. LPA is informed that there are no positive cases of Covid-19 at this time. Sign in procedures and symptom screening of visitors takes place at the front entry point.
LPA conducted a brief tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. The facility was equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions, and a limited 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, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in infection control. The facility continues to monitor client regularly for any changes in condition, and notify the client's physician and emergency personnel in the event the client presents any COVID-19 symptoms. Emergency food supply is in place. LPA inquired about fit testing and found that the employees have not been fit tested for N95 respirators. Technical assistance provided during this visit.
Based on observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. LPA reviewed this report with and a copy was provided to the facility representative. |