complaint·November 5, 2021

Continued from 9099.. Regarding the allegation the facility is not communicating with residents, residents' responsible parties and staff regarding COVID-positive cases. This investigation is based on LPA's interviews with several staff members, and records reviewed. LPA observed several letters given to staff, and residents informing them of the COVID 19 cases in the building. Several facility staff stated they are personally contacting residents responsible parties regarding the COVID positive cases at the facility, and continue to be in contact with them on a daily basis. Therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Regarding the allegation staff are not screening visitors for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering facility. Based on LPA's observation of staff screening herself and others entering the facility. LPA also reviewed sign in sheets dated several months back to current with different visitors information and COVID- 19 screening questions. The facility staff is screening visitors for COVID- 19 symptoms prior to entering the facility. Therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Based on today's visit, per California code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8 no deficiencies were observed or cited today. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.