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25 | On 08/25/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Misty Valencia and Dawn Keane conducted an unannounced Case Management Health and Safety visit as directed by the department. LPA met with Administrator Janet Jones and explained the reason for the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N95 masks, gloves and gowns. Additionally, LPAs was screened by front desk personnel Carey Eppler.
LPAs toured the facility inside and out including but not limited to facility dining areas, outside areas, staff break rooms, kitchen area, and memory care unit (MCU). LPA observed that the facility has all proper and required signs for COVID-19 prevention and safety protocol. LPAs observed that all sinks had hand washing signs posted. LPAs observed all staff members to be wearing surgical masks. LPA explained that all staff are mandated to wear a N95 mask at this time, due to covid19 exposure. Administrator immediately got on her walkie talkie and informed all staff to put on a N95 mask. Administrator reported that LPHD recommended surgical mask be worn and not N-95. LPA explained that facility needs to meet the most stringent requirement as to satisfy all requirements, All staff and visitors are screened upon entrance and leaving the facility. LPA observed hand sanitizers throughout the facility. LPA reviewed facility's employee screening log and observed no issues.
Deficiencies are cited on LIC 809D.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of report along with appeal rights were given.
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