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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Miller conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on today's date. LPA was greeted at the front door and granted entry by Connie Robinette, client, after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. Mercedes "Mercy" Rubia, Licensee, arrived later during the visit and an overall tour of the facility was conducted. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other requirements most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices.
LPA reviewed with Licensee, the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC808) including the following sections: Persons in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Facility Plans for Infection Control, and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening. Routine symptom screening at entry for staff and visitors, a sign-in policy for visitors, signs at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy were not present. There were signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; and an adequate supply of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Based on observations, the facility is mostly in compliance with its infection control practices as outlined in its LIC808. Technical Assistance was provided to Licensee regarding visitation. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 FAS 01/16) were provided. |