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32 | LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Bartolata informed LPA Brown that all staff have not been fit tested for N95 masks at this time. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks due to the facility recently had Covid-19 positive client last 06/22/2022 and N95 masks needs to be worn when a client is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results.
Additionally, Administrator Bartolata reported that all four (4) clients are vaccinated and boosted, and all staff are vaccinated and boosted. Moreover, LPA Brown observed 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 event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
During the visit and per documents review, LPA Brown observed Staff 3 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. Administrator James Santiago arrived during the visit and informed LPA Brown that Staff 3 is now associated at the facility as Administrator Santiago updated facility roster in Guardian.
Moreover, LPA Brown requested Staff Vaccination record at around 01:30 PM and per documents review, LPA Brown observed Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 5 and Staff 6 all have dose 1, dose 2, and booster vaccination record however Staff 4 only have dose 1, dose 2 but no booster vaccination record at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency for this issue.
An exit interview was conducted with and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Note and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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