Routine inspection·October 26, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Victoria Chitgian and Ryan Gardner made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPAs met with House Manager Brandee Geurkink and were granted entry to the facility. At the time of the visit there was one (1) staff, and four (4) residents present. LPAs discussed COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention and toured the facility inside and outside with Brandee Geurkink. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating residents and caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE. The entrance of the facility has a check in process for staff and visitors that includes a temperature and symptom check. The facility has hand sanitizer available throughout. The bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. Postings are seen throughout the facility for proper cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and social distancing guidelines. LPAs requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located in the garage. The facility has a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE items including gloves, face shields, gowns, disinfectant, surgical masks, N95 masks, and hand sanitizer. All staff and residents are practicing all other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809) was discussed and provided to House Manager Brandee Geurkink.