complaint·January 8, 2024

Continuation from LIC 9099 Upon inspection, LPA observed that some staff were wearing mask. Residents that tested positive for COVID -19 interviewed during this visit indicated that mask were provided, meals were provided in room, re-tested for COVID -19, and asked to stay in room until they don’t have the symptoms. The randomly selected residents indicated that mask were provided and weekly COVID-19 were conducted. R1 agree that Administrator mandated all residents and staff to wear a mask and also provided mask. R1 also agreed that Administrator request all residents to be tested for COVID-19 weekly. LPA conducted interview with Administrator and four (4) staff. Interviews indicated that facility is following COVID -19 protocol for both residents and staff that tested positive for COVID -19. Staff #1 (S1) that tested positive for COVID -19 said that could not work until obtaining a negative test result. Administrator indicated that all staff testing positive for COVID -19 are mandated not to work at all until test negative then they can return to work. Staff and residents interviews revealed that facility did take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Record review revealed that on 12/26/2023 facility tested resident for COVID -19 using PrimeLab test results. Administrator indicated upon learning of positive COVID -19 residents test results. Staff provided mandated positive COVID -19 residents to isolated, provided mask to all residents and staff and followed COVID -19 protocol. On 01/03/2024 facility tested residents for COVID – 19 and results were negative some residents refused to be tested again because they had no symptoms. Based on inspection, interviews and record review there is an insufficient information to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.