complaint·April 30, 2025

Regarding the Allegation : Staff do not follow procedures to mitigate the spread of illness. This complaint alleged that the facility did not mitigate the spread of Covid19. LPA Calderon toured the facility with S1. LPA Calderon noted staff cleaning floors, bathrooms and rooms. LPA Calderon inspected the dining room and kitchen area and noted that the kitchen and dining rooms were very clean. LPA Calderon noted some staff wearing masks. LPA Calderon did not notice any resident’s that looked or acted sick. Record review indicate the following: Infection control plan indicate that the facility is prepared for any covid19 outbreak. Incident report indicates that the facility had a covid19 outbreak from 12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024 in which 23 residents and 5 staff tested positive for covid19. 23 residents were isolated from other residents and 5 staff were sent home. All residents and staff were tested per the infection control plan. In-service records indicate that staff were given covid19 training. Daily disinfecting log indicate that all common areas have been cleaned. Interviews indicate the following: 6 out of 6 staff deny the allegation. 6 out of 6 staff indicate there was a covid19 outbreak December 2024. 6 out of 6 staff indicate that the infection control plan was followed. 12 out of 12 residents deny the allegation. 2 out of 12 residents indicated that they tested positive for covid19 and were isolated from other residents. Based on interviews and supporting documentation, the preponderance of evidence standard has NOT been met therefore, the allegation of “staff do not follow procedures to mitigate the spread of illness” is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Complaint Report were provided to the Administrator Amalia Esquivas (S1).