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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility unannounced in order to complete the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Brown met with Administrator Heather Robinson and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Brown went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Administrator Heather Robinson. The facility has a Mitigation Plan which was submitted last 10/12/2021.
LPA Brown observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, social distancing, and emergency contact information for the residents. LPA Brown toured the facility's resident bedrooms and bathrooms and observed that both resident bathrooms have paper towels and hand soap.
LPA Brown requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which is stored in the storage office. LPA Brown observed the facility to have a 30-day supply of gloves, masks, sanitizer, face shields and isolation gowns.
LPA Brown went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Robinson in relation to COVID-19 and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing PPE. LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Robinson informed LPA Brown that at this time staff have not been fit tested. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks.
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