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32 | Exterior Grounds: The LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. Parking is available for residents and visitors. The exterior and interior grounds were free of clutter and/or obstructions. The community has a swimming pool and a spa, both of which are appropriately fenced with self-locking gates. There is a pond, which is not fenced.
Infection Control: During today’s visit, the LPA spoke with the Executive Director regarding the community's infection control practices. Throughout the visit, the LPA observed signs in common areas that promoted guidance around COVID-19, appropriate masking, physical distancing, and the disinfection protocol. In addition, the LPA observed hand sanitizer interspersed throughout the common grounds. The community is not experiencing any issues with staffing or obtaining Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at this time. Cleaning and disinfectant protocol is adequate. The community continues to monitor the vitals, symptomatic screening, and temperatures of the staff and visitors that come into the community. The Executive Director sends out updates pertinent to the community's infection control practices via mass voice messaging to the residents and next-of-kin. Staff are up to date regarding guidelines pertaining to visitation and vaccine requirements.
As residents that reside in this community are independent, should a confirmed case of COVID-19 arise, residents can be appropriately isolate in their apartments. Residents whom are on isolation precautions are provided with an isolation kit and are regularly monitored. The Infection Control plan and required updates were submitted timely. The facility has previously managed COVID-19 active cases and the facility complied with all requirements set forth by the local health department and licensing. The community's policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate.
No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.
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