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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of completing the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Colvin met with Administrator Jay Bujanda and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Colvin went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Administrator Jay Bujanda, who LPA Colvin found to be successfully incorporating the several aspects of the facility's Mitigation Plan. Residents have hand sanitizer available to them, as well as hand soap and paper towels (which are kept in their bedrooms) and there is a hand washing guide posted above the sink in the bathroom for residents to reference. LPA Colvin additionally observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, social distancing, and emergency contact information.
LPA Colvin requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which is stored in a file cabinet in the hallway. LPA Colvin observed the facility to have a 30-day supply of gloves, masks, and sanitizer, and isolation gowns. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Jay Bujanda in relation to COVID-19 and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing PPE. LPA Colvin inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and the Administrator informed LPA Colvin that at this time staff have not been fit tested. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Colvin will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently having any COVID-19 positive residents, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. Additionally, most residents have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. |