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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa arrived unannounced to conduct a Post Licensing Inspection and met with Maggie Perri, Care Coordinator for Assisted and Independent Living. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
LPA observed a screening station at the entrance of facility which had hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and a sign-in station for visitors. Visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms (including temperature check) upon arrival to the facility. Staff and clients' temperatures are taken at least once a day and are documented. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility with Care Coordinator Perri and observed COVID-19 precaution postings at the entrance to building, in common areas and in public use bathrooms, elevators, and staff lounge. LPA observed facility was a comfortable temperature.
Staff clean and disinfect the facility daily. High touched surface areas are disinfected after each use. The facility allows vistitation in the private residences with masks, provides virtual visits and has a house phone and I-Pads for family to stay in contact with residents.
Care Coordinator Perri reported that they require new residents and new hires to be Covid -19 tested prior to admittance or hire, and 25% of staff and residence are surveillance-tested each month. LPA observed 63 residents in care, 37 of those are in Memory Care. Facility staff have completed training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use. N-95 respirator Fit testing is in process.
LPA observed a supply of PPE including: gloves, face shields, N-95 respirators, surgical masks and gowns, and booties. All staff wore a face mask during this visit. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report on Epidemic Outbreaks specific to COVID-19 to the California Department of Social Services.
Maintenance Director demonstrated to LPA that all Fire Extinguishers were up to date and easily accessible. LPA randomly tested water temperature at the facility and they were all within regulation. All exits were unobstructed and Delayed Egress doors were operational. Elevators were operational and well-lit with Covid-19 Mitigation signage.
Exit interview conducted with Care Coordinator Perri, whose signature on this document confirms receipt.
No deficiencies cited during this inspection. Inspection Tool Notes: Infection Control Practices - No Deficiency: 130 - Staff is in process of fit testing. |