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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Araceli Canela arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection at approximately 11:45 AM, and met with, Administrator, Cecilia Ganzon. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
LPA toured facility and grounds with care staff and observed COVID-19 precaution signs posted in common areas to promote hand washing and physical distancing. LPA was screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entrance to this facility. Visitors are said to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival to the facility. Infection control practices are present: entry procedures, face coverings, daily monitoring and temperatures checked for residents and staff, and 30-day PPE supply. LPA reminded facility to ensure if staff lift their mask for something, they must ensure they immediately put the mask back properly. Facility to follow indoor visitation requirement of verifying and tracking COVID-19 vaccination or verify non-essential visitors have proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. Facility to create a spreadsheet to track and provide training to staff on requirements, facility was not properly tracking and missed logging a visitors temperature as they have several sign-in books at entrance and it has created some confusion. Facility states staff clean and disinfect the facility daily. Facility understands hand sanitizer should not be placed in the rooms of residents who lack hazard awareness and impulse control. Bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. Covid-19 Mitigation plan was submitted to the department on 8/10/2021. Caregivers have completed PPE training but have not been N-95 Fit tested.
In addition, facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be charged and serviced 11/24/2021.
Facility staff to get N95 fit tested.
Exit interview conducted with Administrator. No deficiencies cited during this inspection. |