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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Williams conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA Williams arrived and met with Caregiver, Theresa Silva. Silva confirmed that there are currently no cases/exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. LPA Williams was screened for COVID-19 symptoms and asked to sign-in upon arrival.
During the inspection, LPA Williams conducted a brief tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures and other health and safety concerns. LPA Williams did not observe appropriate postings throughout the facility, including hand-washing etiquette, face coverings, and COVID-19 symptoms postings. LPA observed that two of the two staff members present at the facility during time of visit were not utilizing face coverings. LPA observed that the facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). However, LPA observed cleaning supplies in several rooms, which were accessible to residents in care. 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 facility's infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining residents, and properly caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. LPA observed that several over the counter medications were located in the kitchen and accessible to residents in care. LPA also tested the carbon monoxide alarm located in the facility's hallway, which did not appear to be operating.
Deficiencies cited. See attached LIC 9099-D for specific violations cited. Also, three Technical Advisory's were issued for facility staff not wearing face coverings, facility not ensuring COVID-19 postings are posted |