COVID-19 check·February 9, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst(s) (LPA) Mary Flores conducted an unannounced case management COVID 19 visit to follow with COVID 19 recommendations. LPA Flores met with Virginia Garcia administrator and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Flores and Virginia Garcia administrator conducted a tour of the facility at around 1:20pm: Screening list were observed for visitors, other agencies, and staff in the front desk. Receptionist was observed taking temperature of a visitor. Social distance was observed among the residents. Some residents were observed wearing surgical mask. Staff was observed wearing surgical or N95 mask and googles. Random staff was asked to reach for hand sanitizer in pocket. Kitchen staff were observed wearing mask while performing their duties, and preparing meals. Sufficient food was observed. Three (3) sanitizer prepared buckets were observed throughout the kitchen. Signs were observed in the front lobby, throughout the facility, and near hand washing sinks. Break room was observed with set up for 2 staff per use, signs, and sanitizing wipes available. Medication staff, showed LPA hand sanitizer, and sanitizing spray, and explained to be disinfecting after providing medication to each resident. Housekeeper showed LPA labeled disinfecting spray. Facility is cleaning and disinfecting every shift. A wing in the first floor has been designated as the red zone with an entrance through the patio, there are PPE supplies set up in the patio entrance, and three covered trash cans. No deficiencies were given during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with Virginia Garcia administrator and a copy of this report was provided.