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25 | Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Sarah Yip, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yatfai Eric Ng partnered with Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) Helen Shi from the California Department of Public Health, conducted a Case Management - COVID-19 - tele-visit via FaceTime, to provide a technical assistance to prevent and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the facility. LPM, LPA, and HFEN met with the Licensee Fe Literato-Hilario.
LPM, LPA, and HFEN, and Licensee toured virtually with Licensee holding an electronic device showing around the facility. The tour started at the outside of the entrance. Only 1 entry and exit point for the facility. A screening station with thermometer, hand sanitizer, COVID-19 questionnaire, and sign-in sheet were observed. There were signs reminding everyone to cover his cough throughout the facility. Hand sanitizers were readily available in different areas. All staff in the facility wore masks at all time. 2 Restrooms were toured. Soap, paper towels, and trash bins with covers were readily available. Hand washing signs were posted. There was a designated visitation area for the visitors in the backyard to promote outdoor visitation.
The following infection control practices were suggested:
- To post COVID-19 related signs at the entrance.
- To post a sign at the gate of backyard to redirect visitor to the central entrance.
- To post a Provider Information Notices PIN 21-40-ASC to explain and to notify the visitors about the latest visitation guidance from the Department.
- To set up a Personal protective equipment (PPE) station with all supplies in each facility.
- To fix the broken paper towel dispenser and to affix a new one in the restrooms
- To remind everyone to properly adjust their masks to ensure the fit of the masks
Licensee stated the recommendations would be reviewed and implemented. No deficiency cited during visit. This report was emailed to the Licensee to review and to obtain a signature. |