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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced annual required licensing inspection. LPA Correia identified herself, was granted entrance into the facility, and met with Licensee Cathy McEvoy. 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 in the area of infection control practices
LPA and Licensee reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808), including the following sections: Person in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facility implementation for infection control and physical distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, the implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention, and essential health and safety as outlined in the facility's Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808). LPA and Licensee McEvoy also reviewed the new requirements per Provider Information Notification (PIN) 22-13-ASC.
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 throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene; cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy will be updated; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; 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.
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