Health check·August 11, 2021

On 08/11/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood, conducted an in-person health and safety check visit due to a COVID-19 outbreak and met with Administrator, Evelyn McGrath, Infection Preventionist Kristy Trausch, and El Dorado County Public Health Nurse Nate Deardorff. Prior to initiating the visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 mask and goggles. LPA toured the facility inside, including but not limited to the hallways, facility dining area, and common areas, for both the Assisted Living and Memory Care units. LPA observed residents' care needs were being met. LPA observed facility staff wearing N95s, including designated staff caring for COVID-19 positive residents. LPA observed sufficient PPE supplies and staffing at the facility. Infection Preventionist recommended the following during visit: · Add vaccine question to screening process in kiosk · Contact hospital whenever a COVID-19 positive resident or resident experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms is being transferred to the hospital Infection Preventionist did not express any concerns regarding facility’s COVID-19 precautionary measures at conclusion of visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today's visit. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator.