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32 | LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Staff Lead KIng informed LPA Brown that staff have not been fit tested for N95 masks at this time. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks due to the facility not having Covid-19 positive clients and staff, and N95 masks needs to be worn when a client is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results.
Additionally, LPA Brown was told that all clients and most staff have been vaccinated and most are boosted, and all staff and clients 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 visit, LPA Brown requested staff vaccination records and on 07/26/2022 at 01:30 PM, LPA Brown observed only Staff 6 has dose 1, dose 2 and booster vaccination record at the facility and Staff 5 have dose 1, dose 2 but but still early for booster vaccination. Also, Staff 1 only had 1 dose vaccination but no booster vaccination or exemption record at the facility. Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, Staff 7, Staff 8, and Staff 9 and Staff 10 do not have vaccination records at all at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency for this issue as this pose potential risk to clients in care.
Moreover, LPA Brown observed Staff 6 with criminal background clearance but not associated at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency for this issue as this pose potential risk to clients in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Supervising Program Director Blythe Mcclanahan and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Note and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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