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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno conducted an subsequent visit to the facility to continue the investigation of and deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA met staff Rosalie Arreola and, supervising medication technician Bernie Escueta who were informed of today’s visit. The investigation consisted of review interviews with relevant parties, observations of the physical plant, and review of relevant documents.
It is alleged that the facility is not doing anything regarding residents who smoke inside their rooms. During today's visit, LPA observed one resident smoking in the designated smoking area. LPA did not smell cigarette smoke in the facility. Resident interviews confirm that the facility has a no smoking indoors policy. Staff interviews reveal that no resident has been observed smoking indoors however reports of smelling smoke were received from residents. Staff further state that they speak to the resident in person to remind them of the no smoking indoor policy and issue a 30 day eviction notice when needed. Furthermore, staff confirmed that, when there is active Covid-19 cases in the facility, residents who have patio access from utilize the access to smoke outside the facility. Records reviewed list the no smoking inside the facility listed in the resident house rules |