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32 | During the visit, LPA Brown observed Staff 8 not wearing a mask and LPA Brown requested Staff 8 to wear a mask. As of today's date, Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) is still recommending for all staff to continue to wear a mask when inside the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note for staff not wearing mask while inside the facility.
LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and staff Hammond 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. 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, most clients have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Brown will be providing staff Hammond 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 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 cleint's physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
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