Routine inspection·August 30, 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 Elizabeth Hengstler 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 Elizabeth Hengstler, 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 the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap but no paper towels. LPA Colvin observed the bathrooms to be missing paper towels. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance (TA) Advisory Note during today's inspection, as residents do have cloth towels available for use to dry their hands. 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 facility garage. LPA Colvin observed the facility have an adequate supply of PPE. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Liberty Almazon 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 Elizabeth Hengstler informed LPA Colvin that at this time only she and her other Administrator have been fit tested. LPA Colvin will be issuing a TA 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 have 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 Administrator with the information for Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested. LPA Colvin inquired about if the facility is screening their residents daily for COVID-19 symptoms, which includes checking their temperature. Administrator Elizabeth Hengstler 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, as LPA Colvin was today. Administrator Elizabeth Hengstle confirmed that both new staff and new residents must present a negative COVID-19 test prior to start of employment or residence at the facility. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Elizabeth Hengstler and a copy of this report and LIC9102 TA Advisory Notes were provided.