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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and was granted entry and met with Licensee, Walter Meza who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At time of visit there were (5) clients and one (1) staff present.
The facility is a one story home with (5) bedrooms and (3) bathrooms with attached garage. The facility does not have a pool or fire arms. The facility is designated as a residential care facility for the elderly, residents ages 60 and above. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA was informed that (4) residents had tested positive for COVID-19 and were isolating in their rooms. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the facility, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following:
Infection Control: LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility has a plan on mitigating infectious diseases and training staff on procedures. Based on interview, the facility did not report cases of COVID-19 positive residents. The facility is being cited and plan of correction was created with the licensee.
Physical Plant: LPA observed the client bedrooms and bathrooms. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean and fixtures and furniture were present and in good repair. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. LPA observed unlocked cleaners in facility kitchen. All residents are currently isolating in their rooms due to COVID-19 and enhanced cleaning procedures are in place. Technical violation was documented for this. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 115F. |