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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lopez and Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection and met with caregiver Marlene Guido. Licensee, Sabrina Popat was not present during the visit but was available by phone and gave authorization to caregiver to sign the report. The inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility. LPAs conducted a Risk Assessment call with Licensee Sabrina Popat, prior to visit.
LPAs arrived at the facility and had their temperature checked and logged into a sheet of paper. During facility tour with caregiver; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. During the tour LPAs/staff observed scissors unlocked in the drawer and medication cart was unlocked and accessible to residents in care. A technical advisory was issued due to new addition to the facility, a room with a bathroom was installed between the garage and patio. Per staff, the construction was done around April 2021 and Licensee did not notify CCL about it. Licensee was contacted and agreed to submit a new facility sketch and is aware that a new fire clearance approval needs to be submitted to CCL prior to move-in residents.
Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan. Posters were placed at the entrance. LPAs observed Covid-19 related posters in resident's bathrooms that included hand-washing signs. Facility checks the temperature of visitors, asks them screening questions and documented into a sign-in sheet. LPA was informed that facility is conducting surveillance testing weekly to 25% of staff. LPA confirmed that facility is checking resident and staff temperatures daily and the information is being documented. Staff had masks on during this visit. Facility staff have had PPE training and have been N-95 Fit tested. Facility has PPE supplies. Residents do not typically wear masks inside the facility but have them available. Residents do however, wear masks while away from the facility.
Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties.
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