complaint·December 15, 2021

Continued LIC9099-C page 2 Allegation #3: Reporting requirements Staff 1-5 (S1-5) interviewed stated they are all fully vaccinated and boosted all COVID-19 positive results cases are reported immediately to the residents, families, responsible parties, Community Care Licensing, Department of Public Health, and all the appropriate agencies in a timely manner. S1-S5 stated all COVID-19 results were self-reported prior to the complaint. S1-S5 stated they have no control over who will test positive for COVID-19. The facility is following Title 22 Regulations regarding Infection Control. S1-S5 stated staff is trained, qualified and competent on reporting requirements and is receiving ongoing training. Executive Director (ED) Terri Weitzman stated the facility has an approved Mitigation Plan Report on file. S1-S5 stated the facility will call the resident's families, responsible parties, send emails, the residents were notified door to door with a memo, and it is posted throughout the facility if a resident or staff test results are positive for COVID-19. S1-S5 stated everyone is notified if there is a positive COVID-19 case. If staff and residents had any questions staff is available to answer questions. Interviews were conducted with residents 2-9 (R2-R9), and all stated that they are fully vaccinated and boosted that if there are positive COVID-19 results they are notified immediately. R2-R9 stated all COVID-19 cases are reported to their families, responsible parties, and representatives. R2-R9 stated that they were happy with the care and supervision they are receiving from the staff. R2-R9 stated staff care about their safety and health. Investigation revealed the following: Staff 1-5 (1-5) and residents 2-9 (R2-9) all agreed the facility does mass COVID-19 testing for the staff and residents weekly. Executive Director (ED) Terri Weitzman stated that whenever they receive a positive COVID-19 test result it is reported to all the appropriate agencies, Community Care Licensing, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, residents' families, responsible parties, staff, residents, and visitors are notified immediately. LPA Bunker requested, reviewed, and observed the facility Mitigation Plan Report, surveillance testing records, resident's lab reports from GENETWORx, Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Mid Tubinate Swab, PCR) positive and negative results, Special Incident Reports (SIRs) regarding residents that tested positive for COVID-19, and physician's orders. Ms. Weitzman stated all staff and residents except one resident are fully vaccinated and boosted. The facility has the ability to quarantine either non-symptomatic or positive COVID-19 residents. The facility is following all guidance and direction regarding infection control protocol. Ms. Weitzman stated the above allegation was self-reported by the facility staff prior to the complaint in a timely manner according to Title 22 Regulations. S1-S5 stated the facility is adequately staffed, residents are assisted with their daily living, and staff is providing the necessary care and supervision to meet residents' needs. S1-S5 stated the facility staff is trained, qualified, and competent to do their jobs and receives ongoing training. Ms. Weitzman stated the facility is following Title 22 Regulations regarding Infection Control. S1-S5 and R2-R9 all denied the allegation.