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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of completing the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Colvin met with Administrator Diana Ramirez and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Colvin went over COVID-19 best practices were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. While touring the facility, LPA Colvin observed postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, social distancing, and infection control. LPA Colvin requested to view the facility's PPE supplies (gloves, masks, and sanitizer, and isolation gowns), which was located in the facility's storage. LPA Colvin observed the facility to not have an adequate supply of PPE, specifically surgical masks and N95 masks. LPA Colvin was informed by care staff that they are currently relying on bringing their own to work. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance (TA) Advisory Note for the facility not having a 30-day supply of PPE instead of a deficiency, as LPA Colvin spoke with the Administrator and went over their plan to obtain additional masks. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Diana Ramirez 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 inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Diana Ramirez informed LPA Colvin that at this time staff have only been trained on donning/doffing PPE. LPA Colvin will be issuing a TA Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Colvin will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently have any COVID-19 positive residents, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. LPA Colvin will be providing Administrator with the information for Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks. |