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13 | Licensing Program Analyst Leibert arrived unannounced in response to the allegation the facility has bed bugs. LPA met with Executive Director Carol Dowell. Based on a review of records which includes service orders and receipts from Clark Pest Control, interviews with staff and outside agencies the allegation of “facility has bed bugs” is SUBSTANTIATED. Facility reported September 23, 2024 was the first sighting of a bed bug in the facility, it was brought to the attention of staff who reached out to Clark Pest Control the same day. Clark conducted on inspection on September 24th. Residents and responsible parties in the areas impacted were notified via a letter, copy provided to the Department. September 26, 2024 Clark set-up the first heat treatment in two (2) rooms in the facility. On September 27, 2024, Clark returned to treat eight (8) additional rooms, they received a bio-spray treatment to ensure the bedbugs do not spread. On September 27, 2024 Clark did an in-service training with the maintenance and housekeeping supervisors who then trained their teams on what to look for and how to address a bed bug sighting among other topics. Clark Pest Control will be on property October 22, 2024 to conduct a follow-up visit and address any additional areas of
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