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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Natasha Persaud conducted a Case Management visit - Other. LPA met with Executive Director, Tracy Knepple.
Today, LPA was at the facility for an investigation. During the resident interviewing process. LPA observed Resident #1 (R1) sitting in the common area near their apartment. LPA approached R1 and they stated they were not feeling well and had Covid-19. R1 also had their apartment door open, allowing exposure. The facility did not follow their infection control guidelines by ensuring the resident was isolated. The Executive Director was made aware of R1 sitting in the common area. The ED requested R1 to return to their apartment and explained keeping other residents safe. The ED also stated she will have staff conduct rounds to ensure Covid-19 positive residents are isolated per infection control guidelines.
A deficiency was issued and cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided to Executive Director, Tracy Knepple whose signature below confirms receipt of these rights. |