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25 | On March 15, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual infection control inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed signage on the front door. LPA met with Caregiver, Consuelo Iman and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was not screened at the entry point. LPA Charitra observed screening log documentation for visitors, however the Caregiver was unable to provide screening log documentation for residents and staff.
LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection control practices are not present: entry procedures, daily monitoring for residents and staff, and 30-day PPE supply. Bathrooms are equipped liquid soap and paper towels. LPA advised caregiver to not keep any bar soaps in the bathroom, cover all trash cans with lids, and make sure all bathrooms have hand-washing signage.
Signs are present regarding masking and distancing but LPA discussed the need to add more reminder signs for residents regarding cough etiquette and COVID symptoms. LPA observed 4 private rooms and 1 shared room with beds 6ft apart. LPA toured the kitchen and advised caregiver not have hand-towels present.
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 observed to be completed. Extra linen was observed to be present.
LPA requests the following to be sent by 3/22/22:
-LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility
-LIC500 Personnel Report
-Administrator Certificate
-LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan
Deficiency 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 caregiver; a copy is provided. |