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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced annual required licensing inspection. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Licensee, Consuelo Banting. LPA stated purpose of today’s visit, to verify compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices.
During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with Licensee including the following sections: Person in Care; Staff; Visitors; Residents; Facilities without COVID-19; and Facility has Plans for Infection Control and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety.
LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808.
No deficiencies were observed during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 01/16) were provided to Licensee via electronic mail. An electronic mail read receipt was requested to be provided upon receipt of the documents.. |