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25 | Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yatfai Eric Ng partnered with Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN) Sheryll D. Falcone from the California Department of Public Health, conducted a tele-Case Management - COVID-19 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 Licensee (LIC) Lilibeth Jacobs.
The virtual tour started at the entrance of the facility that had the signs to remind everyone to practice social distancing and wear masks. At the entrance, there was a screening station with thermometer and questionnaire to screen staff and visitors before they could enter. LPA observed staff in the facility wore masks at all time. Restrooms were toured that had soap, paper towels, trash bins with lids readily available. Residents' clothes were washed with hot water without commingling. Dishes are washed with dish soap and hot water. There was no positive COVID-19 case in the facility currently. However, LPA and HFEN discussed with LIC what procedures to follow in isolating COVID-19 resident in his or her own room.
Following infection control practices were suggested:
- Post Provider Information Notice PIN 20-38-ASC to explain visitation limitation to visitors
- Enforce the policy of having only one entry and one exit point using the front entrance
- Post more signs in the common areas and in the break area to promote social distancing
- Remove cloth towels in kitchen and shared restrooms
- Male staff should shave daily before putting on any mask
- Review PIN 21-10-ASC about N95 mask fit testing to fulfill Cal/OSHA respiratory protection requirements
No deficiency cited during visit.
This report was emailed to the LIC to review and to obtain signature. Additional resource about COVID-19 was also sent to LIC for reference. |