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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility 03/24/2022 at 09:30 AM unannounced in order to complete the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Brown met with Staff 2 and LPA Brown advised Staff 2 of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Administrator Channe Carlos was contacted and arrived at the facility during the visit. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Brown went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Administrator Channe Carlos and per file review, Mitigation Plan was submitted 04/2021. LPA Brown observed the facility having Covid-19 signages throughout the facility for proper hand washing procedure and social distancing. LPA Brown toured the facility and observed that resident bathrooms have hand soap and Administrator Carlos reported that each resident was provided with clean hand towel everyday. LPA Brown requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply. LPA Brown observed the facility to have a sufficient supply of sanitizer, gloves, masks, isolation gowns, face shields/goggles.
LPA Brown went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Channe Carlos in relation to COVID-19 and Administrator Channe Carlos reported that all staff were trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing of PPE. During the visit, LPA Brown observed no routine symptom screening/temperature check has been initiated at entry for all staff, residents and visitors. LPA Brown will be issuing a deficiency as this practice has a health and safety impact that includes, but is not limited to personal rights, health related services and personnel requirements.
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