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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez, conducted a scheduled Pre-Licensing inspection to observe the physical plant for compliance, and conduct a Component III. The facility is in a change of ownership process. The fire department completed their inspection on 10/19/2021. Facility is approved for a capacity of One hundred twenty-eight (128) residents. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Lawrence Smith, and Regional Nurse, Christina Harris, to whom the purpose of the visit was disclosed.
An overall tour of the facility was conducted 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.
The LPA observed locked centrally stored medications for residents in care, perishable and nonperishable food requirements, available personal storage space for residents, and leisure activity space as well. The following infection control practices were 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 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. The LPA, Administartor, and Regional Nurse discussed continuing operation requirements, record keeping, reporting requirement and physical plant compliance.
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