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25 | Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yatfai Eric Ng partnered with a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) Veronica Nazareth from the California Department of Public Health, conducted a Case Management - Other - tele-visit via FaceTime, to provide a technical assistance to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the facility. LPA and HFEN met with the Administrator (ADM) Byron Perryman.
LPA and HFEN toured virtually with ADM holding the telephone showing around the facility. The tour started at the outside of the entrance. There were signs reminding visitors to practice social distance and Provider Information Notices from the Department to explain the visitation limitation. Only 1 entry and exit point for the facility. A screening station with thermometer, gloves, face masks, sign in sheet were observed. LPA, HFEN toured assisted living unit, memory care unit, patio, and staff's break room. Hand sanitizing stations were scattered in the facility. Staff in the facility wore gloves, masks, and goggles/face shields. Restrooms had soap and paper towels readily available. Covered trash bins were available throughout the facility.
The following infection control practices were suggested to prevent, contain, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19:
- Chairs should be at least 6 feet apart
- Tape chairs or parts of benches that are not to be seated to practice social distancing
- Staff should not turn off the faucet without using a piece of paper towel
- Staff are to be screened twice a day
ADM stated the recommendations would be implemented. No deficiency cited during visit.
This report was emailed to the ADM to review and to obtain a signature. |