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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mark Jeffries and Kristin Kontilis conducted an onsite one-year infection control annual visit to the above-named facility. LPAs met with Lisa Gerr, Administrator and Dana Newquist, Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPAs conducted a physical tour of the facility. The facility has submitted a Mitigation Plan to the Department. The facility has an entry station at the front of the building. Upon entry, staff, visitors, and residents returning from an outing are required to sign-in, complete a symptom questionnaire, and have a temperature screening. All documentation is kept on a clipboard and filed in a binder on a daily basis. The entry station has PPE gear, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes along with a thermometer.
The facility consists of a large common area used for dining and activities. LPAs discussed options of resident cohorts to ensure social distancing best practices. Equipment and supplies are kept in locked cabinet located in the hallway of the facility.
The kitchen, living room, and dining area are neat and clean. The kitchen consists of a refrigerator, freezer, stove/oven, microwave, coffee makers, toasters, fresh juice machine, mixer/blender, waffle iron, and two dishwashers. LPA observed a lockable gate denying access to the kitchen. LPAs recommended magnetic locks on kitchen drawers. Sharps are kept in a locked closet in the hallway.
Screening of residents for symptoms and temperature checks is conducted at every medication check which consists of 2-4 times per day. Facility staff monitor residents for change of condition. Increased monitoring is conducted if a change of condition is noted of any residents showing COVID-19 symptoms, or signs of a fever.
Signs are posted on hallway bulletin boards stating COVID-19 symptoms should be reported to staff, Administrators, and LIcensee.
There are twelve bedrooms and five bathrooms. The bathrooms have secure grab bars and no skid flooring. The room temperature in the facility was measured at a comfortable temperature at 12:05 pm.
All persons associated with the facility have criminal background clearance.
The trash, recycling, and green waste bins are standard bins with flip lids. There are no bodies of water.
Exit interview conducted. No citations issued. Copy of the report has been given. |