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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karina Canela arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required - 1 Year inspection and met with staff lead Alicia Vazquez. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Adult Residential Facility.
Facility has a screening station with sign-in sheet, COVID questionnaire, and hand sanitizer. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed 4 of 4 clients in care.
The facility has a supply of PPE including gloves, hand sanitizer, N-95 respirators, gowns, face shields, and surgical masks. Staff have received training on COVID-19 infection prevention. Staff and client's temperatures are taken daily and documented. LPA observed COVID-19 precaution postings, liquid hand soap and paper towels available in bathrooms. Staff stated they clean and disinfect the facility throughout the day. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report on Epidemic Outbreaks specific to COVID-19 which was reviewed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
LPA discussed the following requirements with staff Alicia V.
· Facility to obtain N-95 mask fit testing for staff (Cal/OSHA requirement) - Technical Advisory Note was issued to the facility during this visit.
· Staff must wear face masks in the facility regardless of vaccination status - Technical Advisory Note was issued to the facility during this visit.
· COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff specified in Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-05.1-ASC (deadline for booster shots was 03/01/2022; weekly testing required for staff who have not completed the requirement).
*LPA will conduct a subsequent unannounced visit to the facility at a later time to verify staff COVID-19 vaccination and client P&I records. Licensee to have clear copies of vaccination cards for staff in file for CCL Review. Report continued on LIC809-C |