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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shaunte Henry and Anna Bueno arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control. A risk assessment was conducted at the front desk where staff confirmed there are no Covid 19 cases in the facility. LPA met with health services manager, Fanny Villalobos, explained the nature of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. LPA's were screened for temperature and COVID-19 symptoms.
LPA toured the facility with the health service manager. There is a mitigation plan in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. There is one point of entry for routine COVID-19 symptoms screening is initiated for all residents, staff and visitors. Signs have been posted throughout the facility which indicates the visitor policy and proper hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and social distancing practices. LPA observed hand sanitizer throughout the facility. All residents have at least a 30-day supply of medications. LPAs observed a sufficient supply of hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting items. LPAs observed a sufficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that included surgical masks, N-95 masks, face shields, gloves, gowns, glasses, etc. The facility has a designated infection control person who is responsible for ensuring that the facility is compliance with infection control practices. The facility has a COVID mitigation plan in place, which outlines testing requirements, isolating/quarantining positive COVID-19 cases, proper cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting and monitoring of individuals for COVID-like symptoms. The facility is aware that it is mandatory that CCL is contacted if anyone tests positive for COVID-19.
According to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, there were no deficiencies observed or cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed with and provided to the health services manager. |