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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adam Hamer conducted an unannounced annual required licensing inspection on today's date. LPA was greeted at the front door by Caregiver Mirjana Stankovic, and was granted entry after identifying himself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. Caregiver Zahra Sahebi was also present and LPA conducted an overall tour of the facility with her, 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 Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with Ms. Sahebi, including the following sections: Person in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Facility has 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 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 residents; 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.
No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Sahebi and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) was provided to her and Licensee Mohammad Arabshahi via email; an email read receipt confirms receipt of these rights. |