Follow-up·July 13, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena arrived at 11:00 a.m. unannounced to conduct a joint Case Management- Incident visit in lieu of COVID-19 Positive outbreak at the above facility. In attendance included Nurse Olivia Manzo , Public Health Nursing Supervis or (PHNS). The purpose of the visit had a specific emphasis on infection control practices. The LPA, and the PHNS met with Executive Director (ED), Ralph Balbin, and Ivan Saa, Director of Resident Care Services (DRCS). Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for signing in, symptom screening, and temperature checks. The facility has appropriate signs in the common spaces to promote proper hand hygiene, physical distancing, and symptom reporting. Staff and residents were observed wearing masks throughout the common spaces. Hand sanitizer was available throughout the common spaces for resident and staff use. The LPA, the PHNS, ED, and the DRCS conducted a tour of the facility from 11:05 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. During today's visit, a discussion was held regarding the current status of COVID-19 positive residents and staff, testing, communication to staff and families, symptom screening, and adjusted procedures around visitation and excursions. The community is not experiencing any issues with staffing or obtaining Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at this time. Cleaning and disinfectant protocol is adequate. No health and safety hazards noted during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.