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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. Additionally, all residents and most staff have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Brown informed Administror Ahmad Abdallatef of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks.
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. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and their clients for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine client, 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 client 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 03/24/2022 at 02:45 PM, LPA Brown observed that Staff 2 is not vaccinated and no exemption on file. Administrator Ahmad Abdallatef reported that due to medical condition, Staff 2 is not vaccinated but is testing for Covid-19 weekly. LPA Brown informed Administrator Ahmad Abdallatef that Staff 2 needs to have a Medical Exemption on file or get the Covid-19 vaccine. LPA Brown will be issuing Technical Violation.
In addition, LPA Brown observed no carbon monoxide detector at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency as this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Ahmad Abdallatef and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 AN Technical Violation, Technical Assistance Advisory Notes, and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. |