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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola, made an unannounced visit on 11/04/2022 at 01:30 p.m. in order to conduct an annual visit with a focus on infection control. LPA met with Licensee/ Administrator, Jerome Bayaua, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there were (1) staff and (4) residents present.
LPA proceed to conduct a walk through of the facility's interior and exterior. LPA observed there was a central entry point where screenings are conducted for facility visits. LPA observed COVID-19 postings at the facility. The facility has a 30-day supply of PPE equipment that is readily accessible for residents and staff. The facility has a designated visitation area in the facility. LPA observed the resident bedrooms that would be used as isolation rooms. The resident bathrooms were observed to be clean and have the appropriate hand hygiene supplies such as hand sanitizer, soap, running water and paper towels.
The facility has a cleaning plan in place to disinfect and clean the high touch surfaces of the facility and the isolation rooms. The staff have leave in case of contact or testing positive for COVID-19. The staff have been trained on how to properly don and doff the PPE equipment, and there is a plan of care in place to attend to those residents that would be in the isolation rooms.
LPA was informed by the administrator that (1) staff member has not yet been tested for the N95 respirator. LPA informed where the administrator can get this done and requested to be informed when this is conducted for the staff. LPA advised the administrator that this is an OSHA regulation that the department is enforcing in licensed facilities. LPA was informed by Administrator that the facility does not currently have a Monkey Pox infection control plan. The administrator stated that they can provide one to the LPA by November 11, 2022. Technical advisory note was documented for this.
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