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32 | Additionally, LPA Brown observed all residents and all staff have been vaccinated and all are boosted, and all staff and residents are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Brown will be providing Licensee/Administrator Dillard with the information for 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, 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 residents, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, 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 residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the residents 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 07/20/2022 at 02:00 PM, LPA Brown observed all staff have dose 1, dose 2 and booster vaccination. In addition, during the tour of the facility, LPA Brown did not observe posting of Name, Address and Telephone Number of each emergency agency that needs to be called in the event of an emergency, including but not limited to fire department, crisis center, paramedical unit or medical resource located visible to both staff and residents. Moreover, the Name and telephone number of an ambulance service was not observe posted as well in a visible location. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency during this visit as this poses immediate risk to residents in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Jacqueline Dillard and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Note and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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