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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 2/8/23 to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required the department's COVID-19 protocols. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical Mask. Additionally, LPA were screened by facility staff upon entering the facility. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection.
Infection control plan reviewed and contains the required components.
LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms,bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Administrator arrived at the facility. LPA, Administrator, and Infection control Leader completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time.
LPA and licensee discussed the following: Symptom screening, mask use by staff, replacing batteries for smoke alarms when chirping or as scheduled, bed rail orders even when hospital beds come with rails and whether a lock is allowed on an exit gate for security reasons.
LPA requested for documents such as LIC 500, Administrator's Certificate, Resident roster, Liability Insurance and completed LIC 308 for designees in the absence of the administrator. Documents to be submitted to LPA via email by due date on, 2/15/23.
No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection.
Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility. |