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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Willis arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection and was greeted by a caregiver. Licensee/Administrator arrived later. The inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility.
Upon arrival, LPA observed posters outside notifying visitors that mask must be worn in the facility. LPA was greeted by staff but was not screened. LPA filled out the visitor form and attempted to take own temperature but thermometer was not functioning properly. Thermometer was a a temporal thermometer so must touch the forehead. LPA did not observe wipes to disinfect the thermometer after use. Once Licensee arrived, LPA confirmed that facility is not conducting vaccination verification per Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-40-ASC. LPA instructed Licensee to review PINs regarding visitation and vaccination verification. LPA initiated a walk-through of the facility at around 12:40pm and observed the following: Facility has COVID-19 posters throughout that included hand washing signs in bathrooms. Facility was a comfortable temperature and exits were free from obstructions. Hand sanitizer is located throughout common areas of the facility. Observed staff had masks on during this visit. Commonly touched surfaces are disinfected at least once per day. Facility maintains documentation of staff and resident daily temperatures.
Facility has a designated visitation area outside and is allowing for visitation in resident rooms per CCL guidance. Staff have not completed PPE training and have not been N95 fit tested. LPA and Licensee discussed visitation.
Facility does not have a 30 day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will need to obtain N-95s, gowns and face shields in case a resident or residents need to be isolated. Facility maintains a 30 day supply of medication. Fire extinguishers were last serviced July 2021. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout facility were tested and operational.
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