Incident investigation·November 15, 2021

This unannounced case management visit is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kathrina Chin to follow up on a GI outbreak reported to Community Care Licensing on 11/10/2021. LPA arrived at facility and met with Maria Domingo, Executive Director and explained the nature of the visit. Maria Domingo, Executive Director reported that the infectious GI virus started on 10/7/2021 and reported to Orange County Public Health and the licensing office on 11/10/2021. On November 10, 2021, Ms. Domingo stated that Public Health Department suspect that it is Norovirus. The memory care unit was placed on quarantine and all meals were delivered to their rooms. Maria Domingo stated that visitors are discouraged in the memory care unit. As of today, 11/15/2021, there are a total of 7 staff members and 11 residents of having GI symptoms. Ms. Domingo stated that she trained all the staff in Memory Care on infection control. The Memory Care Unit is cleaned three times a day. At this time, based on the information available, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations . An exit interview interview was conducted and a copy of this report provided to the facility.