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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced annual inspection on August 12, 2021. LPA met with Administrator Anna Kearns, identified herself and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA, accompanied by Administrator Kearns conducted an overall tour of the facility inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices.
LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with Administrator Kearns including but not limited to the following sections: Clients in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19. The facility has Plans for Infection Control, and will implement Physical Distancing as needed. LPA reviewed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, ability to quarantine or isolate if necessary and essential health and safety.
LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and as much as possible, residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area if necessary; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. |