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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Araceli Canela arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection and met with, Administrator/Licensee, Almabella Guba. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. There are currently 6 residents in care. This facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, with hospice waiver approved for 2 of the residents and none of the residents are approved for bedridden.
LPA toured facility and grounds and observed COVID-19 precaution signs posted in common areas to promote hand washing. LPA was screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entrance to this facility. Visitors are said to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival to the facility. Infection control practices are present: entry procedures, face coverings, daily monitoring and temperatures checked for residents and staff, and 30-day PPE supply. Facility to follow indoor visitation requirement of verifying and tracking COVID-19 vaccination or verify non-essential visitors have proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Facility states staff clean and disinfect the facility daily. Bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. Covid-19 Mitigation plan was reviewed by Community Care Licensing department on 7/29/2021 and facility also sent in their infection control plan that will be part of their plan of operation. Caregivers have completed PPE training but have not been N-95 Fit tested.
In addition, facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Fire Extinguisher was found to be charged and serviced March 17, 2022.
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