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25 | On 8-6-24 Sarah Benson Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with Business Office Manager Carey Eppler to conducted this unannounced probation visit as directed by the Stipulation and Wavier; and Order; dated February 25, 2022.
LPA toured the facility including but not limited to: memory care, kitchen, hallways and common areas.
LPA reviewed the Stipulation and Waiver; and Order, regarding COVID protocols. Per the Stipulation and Waiver; and Order, section F states, "Respondents shall take reasonable steps to inform direct care employees, how to follow applicable current COVID protocols. These protocols shall be followed until the facility receives notice from the Department that COVID protocols have been rescinded." These orders have been rescinded due to the State of Emergency being declared over per Provider Information Notices (PIN) PIN 23-04-CCLD, and PIN 23-07-ASC. The mandates ended April 3, 2023. The PINS may be found on https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/adult-senior-care
The facility shall follow all Local and State COVID protocols; whichever is stricter. The facility shall also follow all Local and State COVID protocols upon learning of a possible exposure and/or positive COVID cases.
The administrator will set up monthly meetings to train and inform staff of updated infection control protocol.
During the tour in the memory care area LPA Benson and Office Manager Eppler observed 3 of 4 bathrooms had no paper towels or common use of hand towels. A technical assistance was issued. Staff put paper towels in each resident bathroom during LPA Benson's tour.
A technical assistance was cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided to the Business Office Manager Carey Eppler. |