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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cortez conducted an on-site 1-year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 10/26/2022 around 3:00 PM. LPA met with House Manager and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA then took a physical plant tour of the facility with House Manager. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes sign-in, symptom questionnaire and temperature screening on all staff and visitors wanting to come into the facility. The entry station has hand sanitizer along with a thermometer. The staff screen residents for symptoms and temperature at least once a day and documentation is kept on file. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition is noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms, or a temperature. Signs are posted on entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, residents, and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested, and negative results received before working or residing in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed.
The Administrator and House Manager are in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors.
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