Routine inspection·September 2, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernandes-Goes conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection to this facility and met with Administrator Natalia Meyerson. Facility has 8 residents present. Facility offers activities of music, arts & crafts, puzzles and other activities. During facility tour on 9/2/2021 with Admin Natalia Meyerson facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was last charged on 7/2021. Smoke Detectors & Carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational during the visit. Facility has a smoke detector system that is connected, and last inspection occurred on 9/15/2020. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Dangerous items were stored inaccessible to clients in locked garage, and under kitchen sink. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Facility administrator understands that hot water temperatures must measure within Title 22 acceptable regulations of 105 to 120 degrees F. Infection Control: Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan that has been approved. Posters have been placed at facility and entrance has a table with hand sanitizer and other items designated for visitors and staff before coming into work. Facility has PPE supply stored in the garage and upstairs office room. Facility has hired and admitted new residents and staff since COVID-19. Residents’ medications are stored and locked in the locked armory by the kitchen storage. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication for residents. Residents are not wearing masks inside the facility, however; staff stated that they are able to wear masks when going on outings. All staff had masks on during this visit. Continued LIC809-C In addition, facility has a designated area for visitors which are being allowed for visits. Residents also have available Zoom and telephone calls when contacting with family members and others. Staff had all PPE training required on file and have obtained N-95 fit testing. In addition, LPA advised facility to contact local County Public Health and DSS/CCL Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Disaster Drills had been conducted quarterly last being done 7/2021. Facility understands that unvaccinated staff must be tested once a week if PCR and vaccinated staff doesn’t need to be tested at this time if staff is able to show proof of vaccination which copy of vaccination card must be kept on facility file for staff at this time according with PIN 21-32 & PIN 21-32.1-ASC: UPDATED FACILITY STAFF TESTING AND MASKING GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19). In addition, LPA had a discussion with administrator regarding visitation guidelines per PIN 21-40-ASC: UPDATED STATEWIDE VISITATION WAIVER, AND TESTING AND VACCINATION VERIFICATION GUIDANCE FOR VISITORS RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) . LPAs reviewed Licensing Information System (LIS) with staff who stated that is correct and updated at this time. There were no deficiencies cited at this time.