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32 | INFECTION CONTROL: Upon entry to each building, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening and a sanitation station. The staff members will keep up signs that promote good hand hygiene and symptoms of COVID. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate isolation rooms if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. The facility maintains a COVID-19 Health Care System Mitigation Playbook from the California Department of Public Health as well as an Emergency Preparedness Informational Form and Interim Guidance for Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities. The facility maintains an Infection Control Plan as well as an Emergency Operations Program and Plan Manual with aspects pertaining to infection control. On 07/25/2024, the facility notified Licensing Agency and Public Health of Infectious Disease Outbreak of COVID-19. Four (4) residents and no staff tested positive so far. LPA observed all appropriate measures regarding a COVID-19 outbreak being observed including isolation, masking, and notice to visitors.
RECORDS/MEDICATIONS: LPA reviewed Facility Records compromising Staff member files for LIC 501 personnel records, LIC 503 health assessments with Tuberculosis (TB) test results, Personnel Action Notice, Job Description with date of employment, LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 508 criminal record Statements, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR certification that is not expired, and the appropriate training. The administrator of the facility has an active Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) administrator certificate that expires on 05/18/2025. Additionally, Resident records reviewed for LIC 603 Pre-Admission/Placement appraisals, LIC 602 Physicians Reports, Consent Forms, Personal Rights for Residents, LIC 601 Emergency Information, LIC605A Release of Medical Information, PRN Authorization, Needs and Services Plan (ANS), Resident Assessments, Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) for residents with dementia, Self-management of medications if applicable, Medication Orders, Medication Logs, Advance Directives, Conservatorship Documentation, and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST). Facility medications were audited by LPA for a locked centralized storage area for resident medications as well as the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record for residents.
FACILITY DOCUMENTATION: LPA observed required postings throughout the facility. Provider Information Notices are easily accessible and presented to LPA upon request during inspection process.
No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued to the facility.
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