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25 | On this date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Garcia conducted a Case Management visit to provide Technical Assistance (TA) to the facility regarding COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, the visit was conducted remotely. The tele-visit was conducted with Ruth Gripo, administrator, with the assistance of Emma Erickson, RN, of the California Department of Public Health.
The facility's COVID-19 screening and protocol were discussed. The inside of the facility was toured.
According to Ruth, the facility has one (1) staff tested positive for COVID-19. Some staff took the COVID-19 test yesterday and more today. Residents were tested for COVID-19 on December 24, 2020. Ruth is in contact with the Department of Public Health and with the residents' Primary Care Physicians regarding COVID-19 protocols and recommendations.
The visit resulted with the following recommendations:
- Place additional hand sanitizer outside the main entrance by the side garage door,
- And outside the backyard near the door coming back to the facility.
- Post proper hand washing sign next to the hand washing station at the kitchen.
- Continue to submit daily listing of COVID-19 positives (Line List) to licensing.
- Continue with the 25% surveillance testing of staff every 7 days after two (2) rounds of mass testing with all negative test results per PIN 20-38-ASC (provided).
Administrator shall ensure to submit a signed and dated action plan regarding the above recommendations to LPA via email within 24 hours.
Report was discussed with Ruth at the end of the visit. An electronic copy of the report was emailed to Ruth for signature. |