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25 | On 5/3/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood conducted an in-person health and safety check visit due to a COVID-19 outbreak and met with Administrator, Pepper Bell, Infection Preventionist Kristy Trausch, and Sacramento County Public Health Nurse Alexandra Noble. Prior to initiating the visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 mask.
LPA toured the facility, including but not limited to: first and second floor of facility, hallways, common areas, dining areas, kitchen, outdoor area, laundry rooms, and resident bedrooms and bathrooms. LPA observed residents' care needs were being met. LPA observed facility staff wearing N-95 masks. LPA observed sufficient PPE supplies and staffing at the facility.
Infection Preventionist recommended the following during visit:
· To conduct twice a week testing of all staff and residents with either Antigen Test X2 or with PCR X1 & Antigen X1 during outbreak
· To incorporate more social distancing measures in staff break room and dining areas
· To create a clear distinction in laundry rooms between clean and dirty items, as well as cover clean linens
Infection Preventionist did not express any concerns to follow-up regarding facility’s COVID-19 precautionary measures at conclusion of visit.
No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today's visit. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator. |