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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Canela contacted Parkrose Gardens of Fairfield to observe weekend operations regarding COVID-19. LPA conducted a facility visit through virtual calling; due to COVID-19 precautions a facility in-person visit was not able to be conducted at this time. LPA met with Administrator, Marlene Bremer by virtual calling.
Administrator conducted the virtual tour through the facility. LPA observed front entrance with sanitation station set up. Staff and essential visitors are asked to sanitize their hands, screened for symptoms, have their temperature taken and logged. The facility logs temperatures and screening questions in two separate binders, one for staff and one for essential visitors. Staff were observed wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, face shields, disposable gloves and gowns.
Currently, COVID-19 positive residents are isolated separately from residents who have tested negative for COVID-19. Positive residents are isolated on the second floor and negative residents reside on the first floor. There are 3 caregivers and 1 med-tech (during AM and PM shift) and 2 caregivers and 1 med-tech (during NOC shift) designated to care for residents on the second floor. There are 2 caregivers and 1 med-tech designated (during AM, PM and NOC shift) to care for residents on first floor.
Food for residents is prepared at the facility and plated into disposable containers. The food containers are put into a metal box food tray that is wheeled into the elevator. Staff from second floor distributes the food to residents, disinfects the metal box food tray and sends it back down the elevator. There are 3 residents which require assistance with feeding. All garbage, including used PPE, are put into garbage bags, tied with a tight knot, and brought out through the second-floor stairwell leading outside. Second floor staff exit the facility through the outside stairwell after their shift. Administrator stated staff disinfect and clean every hour, which includes doorknobs, handrails, tables, chairs, and commonly touched surfaces.
Administrator stated resident's family members can schedule a virtual visit with the resident once a week.
LPA will review information and requested facility to notify LPA if family of residents request additional time for a virtual meeting and how facility will accommodate their request.
Report continued on LIC 809C |