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32 | LPA Brown will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently having any COVID-19 positive clients, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a client is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results.
LPA Brown observed all clients been vaccinated and boosted and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19.
The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE and overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and their clients, when and how to isolate/quarantine clients, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor their clients regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the clients physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
During the tour of the facility, LPA Brown was denied access to the facility's garage by Administrator Coletta as Administrator Coletta reported that the garage opener cannot be found. LPA Brown informed Administrator Coletta that citation will be issued as this pose a potential risk to clients in care.
In addition, during the visit, LPA Brown requested staff vaccination records and on 06/17/2022 at 10:30 AM, LPA Brown observed Staff 3, Staff 7 and Staff 8, Staff 10, Staff 15, Staff 16, Staff 17, Staff 18 have first, second and booster vaccination. However, Staff 1 have no Booster exemption. Also, Staff 2, Staff 6, Staff 19 have dose 1 and dose 2 but no booster vaccination record or exemption. Moreover, Staff 4, Staff 5, Staff 9, Staff 11, Staff 12, Staff 13, Staff 14, Staff 20 and Staff 21 do not have a dose 1, dose 2 and booster vaccination record/exemption at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency for this item as this pose potential risk to clients in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Shawn Coletta and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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