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32 | LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Lal informed LPA Brown that all staff have not been fit tested at this time. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Brown 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, LPA Brown observed all residents and all staff have been vaccinated and boosted and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19.
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 residents, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, 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 residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the residents physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.
During the tour of the facility on 06/20/2022 at 08:45 AM, LPA Brown observed the smoke detectors in bedroom 1, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 to be non-operable. Licensee was able to obtain a battery for the smoke detector but unable to replace the three (3) non-operable smoke detectors. Administrator Lal reported that she will contact the facility handyman today to replace the three (3) non-operable smoke detectors. LPA Brown informed Administrator Lal that deficiency will be issued as this poses immediate risk to residents in care.
During the visit, LPA Brown requested staff vaccination records and on 06/20/2022 at 09:00 AM, LPA Brown observed all staff have dose 1, dose 2 and booster. Administrator LaL showed proof of vaccinations/booster record to LPA Brown during the visit. In addition, per review of staff records, LPA Brown observed Staff 3 and Staff 6 not associated at the facility. LPA Brown informed Administrator Lal that citation will be issued as this poses potential risk to clients in care.
An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Sirish Lal and a copy of this report (LIC809), LIC 809D, LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.
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