COVID-19 check·October 28, 2021

LPA Jason Lund met CDPH HAI Shantala Stanya arrived at the facility for infection control training. LPA and HAI met with Executive Director Hope Bitler. The census was 49, with 3 residents on hospice. Shantala provided information and instruction on isolating testing and infection control practices. Questions answered on the isolation of residents, testing and staffing concerns. Also discussed were visitation requirement, Dining and activities are closed until the facility is cleared. A tour of the facility was conducted. LPA observed physical plant was clean and in good repair. There is an exterior hand washing station where all staff and visitors enter the facility. PPE and the visitor's log were observed. Staff screen at the beginning and end of the shift. Soap, sanitizer, and paper towels were available at kitchen hand washing sink. Meals were served in rooms at this time. PPE and sanitizer is available throughout the facility. There is an entire room dedicated to PPE storage and regularly tracked inventory. Staff restroom was stocked with soap, sanitizer, paper towels. Employees are breaking in lobby and activities director is responsible to clean the tables in-between use. All residents live in individual apartments with restroom, kitchen, and living room. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the reported provided to the Administrator.