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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at the facility to meet with Licensee Connie Ray for a technical support visit with LPA and Public Health Infection Prevention Nurse Jeannette Tosh from San Luis Obispo County Public Health. The purpose of the visit had a specific emphasis on infection control practices.
Upon entry into the facility, LPA found all required signs on or near the front door. The facility has a central entry point for signing in, symptom screening, and temperature checks. The facility has appropriate signs in the common spaces to promote proper hand hygiene, physical distancing, and symptom reporting. Staff were observed wearing N95 masks, gowns, gloves and face shields. Hand sanitizer was available throughout the common spaces for resident and staff use.
During today's visit, discussion took place regarding the current status of positive residents and staff, testing, communication to staff and families, symptom screening, signs, and procedures around visitation. The facility is not experiencing any issues with staffing. Cleaning and disinfectant protocols are adequate and Nurse is asking for facility to check all disinfectants and make sure they are approved by the EPA.
No health and safety hazards noted during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was emailed to the Licensee to sign and return to LPA. |