Routine inspection·May 16, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of completing the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Colvin met with Administrator Verly Frias and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed: Infection Control: LPA Colvin went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Administrator Verly Frias, who LPA Colvin found to be successfully incorporating the several aspects of the facility's Mitigation Plan. Residents have hand sanitizer available to them, and 2 of 3 resident bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Colvin observed the bathroom in resident room #3 to have paper towels but no hand soap. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance (TA) Advisory Note during today's inspection. While touring the facility, LPA Colvin observed postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, social distancing, and infection control. LPA Colvin requested to view the facility's PPE supplies (gloves, masks, and sanitizer, and isolation gowns), which was located in the front of the facility where guests are screened, as well as in the resident bathrooms. LPA Colvin observed the facility have an adequate supply of PPE. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Verly Frias in relation to COVID-19 and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing PPE. LPA Colvin inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Verly Frias informed LPA Colvin that at this time staff have only been trained on donning/doffing PPE. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Colvin will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently having any COVID-19 positive residents, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. LPA Colvin will be providing Verly with the information for Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks. Additionally, LPA Colvin observed 1 of 3 staff (S1) present to not be wearing any type of face covering. At this time, face coverings are still required in all residential facilities. LPA Colvin will be issuing a TA Advisory Note for 1 of 3 staff to not be wearing a face covering. LPA Colvin inquired about if the facility is screening their residents daily for COVID-19 symptoms, which includes checking their temperature. Administrator Verly Frias confirmed that residents are being screened daily. LPA Colvin observed a sign-in sheet at the front door of the facility, and confirmed that visitors and staff are being screened for symptoms prior to entering the facility. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Verly Frias and a copy of this report and LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes were provided.