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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Hamilton conducted an annual required licensing inspection. This annual inspection was focused on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA gained access to the facility and identified herself to Resident Care Specialist, Bella Zuniga. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. This facility serves fifty-five (55) elderly residents ages 60 and above; all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver for five.
During today's visit, LPA toured the facility, and verified compliance with infection control practices. LPA and Resident Care Specialist, Bella Zuniga reviewed the facility’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. LPA observed one central entry point; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; 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 and disinfectants.
Based on today's visit, no deficiencies were observed in the areas evaluated above. An exit interview was conducted with Resident Care Specialist, Bella Zuniga and a copy of this report along with the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided at the facility. |