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32 | Additionally, Program Director Johnny Winsser reported to LPA Brown that most clients and most staff have been vaccinated but not all are boosted and all staff and clients are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Brown will be providing Program Director Johnny Winsser 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 clients physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
During the visit, LPA Brown requested staff vaccination records and on 07/13/2022 at 09:30 AM, LPA Brown observed Staff 1, Staff 3 and Staff 5 have first, second and booster vaccination. Also, Staff 2, Staff 4 and Staff 9 only have dose 1, dose 2 but no booster vaccination or exemption record maintained at the facility. Moreover, S10 only had dose 1 but no record of dose 2 and booster maintained at the facility. In addition, Staff 6, Staff 7, Staff 8, Staff 11, Staff 12, Staff 13, and Staff 14 have no record of dose 1, dose 2 and booster vaccination/exemption maintained at the facility. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency for this item as this pose potential risk to clients in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Program Director Johnny Winsser and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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