COVID-19 check·November 18, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joseph Alejandre and Shobhana Frank made an unannounced visit to conduct a Technical Assistance visit (Covid-19 mitigation) to assist the facility with Covid-19 mitigation procedures. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Licensee/Administrator Yvonne Isackson. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. LPAs utilized the inspection tool infection control domain to assess the facility's Covid-19 mitigation plan/procedures. LPAs explained the process to Licensee, who stated she understood. LPAs and Licensee toured the facility. LPAs observed all resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. All resident bedrooms were large enough to accommodate the residents and their belongs. All bathrooms were clean and operational. LPAs observed and the Licensee verified there are 3 entrance/exit points to the facility, front door, back door and a side door. LPAs observed there is no sign in sheet and LPAs were not screened for symptoms of Covid-19 and their temperatures were not checked prior to entering the facility. LPAs and Licensee toured the kitchen. Facility has a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPAs observed the medication is kept locked in kitchen cabinets. LPAs observed the fireplace in the living room and the fireplace in the family room (which has a TV for residents) are screened. LPAs did not observe any Covid-19 signs in the facility. Licensee requested Covid-19 signs from LPAs. Agency will provide Licensee with Covid-19 signs. LPAs and Licensee toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. The shed in the backyard is kept locked and used for storage. Both exit gates are operational. The garage can only be accessed from outside of the house. LPAs observed the garage is not locked and used for storage of tools and chemicals. LPAs observed brick tiles stacked by the exit gate. Smoke detectors tested operational. Facility has a mitigation plan that has been approved. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today's visit. Licensee provided with Technical Assistance notes concerning Covid-19 mitigation requirements. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided.