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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPA Brown was greeted and granted entrance by caregiver Vanessa Arriola and LPA Brown explained the purpose of today's visit. Caregiver Arriola accompanied LPA Brown on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. Administrator Jessica Velazquez was contacted and arrived towards the end of the inspection.
During today’s visit, LPA Brown made observation pertaining to the facility’s current infection control measures. LPA Brown observed no screening area, and no temperature log kept by the facility where all temperatures for staff, residents and visitors are taken daily. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note for no screening area and no temperature log kept by the facility. LPA Brown also observed proper signages throughout the facility, sufficient hand hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and sufficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, cleaning and disinfection are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in 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 residents for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas/surfaces. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident’s physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
Throughout today's inspection, LPA Brown observed Administrator Jessica Velasquez to not wearing a mask. As of today's date, Community Care Licensing is still recommending for all staff to continue to wear a mask when inside the facility.
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