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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made 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 Gardner met with Administrator Brooke Abrego and was granted entry to the facility. At the time of visit there were thirteen (13) staff and forty-five (45) residents present.
LPA Gardner toured the facility inside and out and went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Brooke Abrego. 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. 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. LPA Gardner observed staff in the facility wearing properly fitted face masks. The entrance of the facility has a check in process for visitors, residents, and staff that includes a hand washing station, a vaccination verification/negative COVID test check, a temperature check, and a symptom check. The residents have hand sanitizer available to them throughout the facility, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Gardner observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for proper cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and social distancing guidelines. LPA Gardner requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located in maintenance room. The facility has a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE items such as gloves, face shields, gowns, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer.
All residents and staff are practicing all other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. |