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25 | On October 19, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra and Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced annual infection. Upon arrival, LPAs observed signage on the front door. LPAs were greeted by the Administrator, William Encarnacion and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA's temperatures were checked but were not screened at the entry point. The administrator was not able to provide screening log documentation for residents and visitors.
LPAs toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection control practices are not present: entry procedures and social distancing during meal time. Bathrooms are equipped liquid soap but LPAs also observed trash cans with no lids, bar soaps, and no paper towels.
COVID signs are observed in the bathroom, kitchen, and living room. LPAs advised Administrator that more signs regarding masking and social distancing should be posted in the long open hallway, hand-washing in all bathrooms, as well as cough etiquette signs throughout the facility. All rooms are occupied at the facility besides the vacant isolation room at the rear of the facility.
Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to residents, and a comfortable temperature is maintained, lighting is sufficient for comfort. First aid kit was was observed and complete. LPAs observed residents and staff wearing masks during the time of inspection.
The facility was not able to provide any documentation for the daily COVID-19 screening for the residents and staff members. Licensee admitted to LPAs that CPR/First Aid Cards have been expired for S1, S2, S3, and S4. According to administrator, all staff and residents are fully vaccinated.
Deficiencies of the Residential Care Elderly California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 is observed and cited on a LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
This report is reviewed and discussed with the Administrator; a copy is provided. |