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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual inspection focusing on infection control. LPA met with Administrator (ADM), Christian Peyton.
During visit, LPA toured the facility with ADM to include the kitchen, laundry room, living room, bathrooms, bedrooms, and exterior. The sliding door exit leading to the backyard was blocked by a outdoor couch. ADM removed the couch to clear the exit. LPA observed a set of knives on the kitchen counter, drawer of knives, and knife on the drying rack that was left accessible to residents in care. Staff immediately secured the sharp objects. LPA observed a resident's medication on the kitchen counter and over the counter medication in the refrigerator. Staff secured medications. The facility is not observed clean by having a lot of dust, debris, and pet hair build-up on the floors of the facility, kitchen appliances were not wiped down, showers had collection of build-up dirt, and piles of dirty dishes next to the kitchen sink from the night before.
Facility has a central entry point for visitor sign-in. LPA was not screened for COVID-19 symptoms or did not have temperature taken upon entry. ADM was asked to remove the no visitor sign posted at the entry. Hand sanitizer and face masks made available at the entry. Facility does not have an adequate supply of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies, to include gowns. Bathrooms supplies with hygiene products, hand washing sign, and paper supplies. Facility staff has not been provided training on infection control. Facility staff are not N95 fit tested. Resident's symptoms and temperature are being documented daily but the records are given to the resident's day programs and not retained at the facility. Facility does not have a lidded trash bin. COVID-19 posters observed to include droplet precaution and symptoms of COVID-19.
LPA requested the following documents to include LIC500, LIC610D, Infection Control Plan, and change of Administrator Documents by Monday 02/13/23.
Deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809Ds. Advisory notes provided. This report was reviewed with the Administrator, Christina Peyton and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided. |