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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pauline Beschorner made an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings regarding the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA met with Executive Director Samuel DeGuzman. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility.
The allegation alleges facility has bed bugs. Based on interviews with pertinent witnesses and facility staff interviews revealed R1 was complaining of itching beginning June 1, 2021. A review of documents revealed on June 8, 2021 EcoLab Pest Control came out and provided an overall inspection. The inspection report, notes there was “no evident pest issue found in R1’s room.” On June 9, 2021 bed bugs were observed in R1’s chair and EcoLab Pest Control was called to return to the facility. On June 10, 2021 EcoLab Pest Control confirmed bed bugs were noted in R1’s room and corrected the initial report from the visit on June 8, 2021. EcoLab suggested R1’s room to be taken out of service and the bed bug treatment was performed. The facility and pest control company have been working collaboratively to eliminate the bed bug infestation in R1’s room. During LPA’s initial unannounced visit on 6/16/2021 LPA observed R1’s room and surrounding rooms to |