Routine inspection·October 10, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct an annual inspection with emphasis on infection control. LPA met Caregivers Adela Tolentino and Leila Marasigan and explained the purpose of today’s visit. LPA spoke with Administrator Flor Candidato via telephone. The facility has a Mitigation Plan Report as well as an Infection Control Plan posted in the facility however, a copy of each is not on file with the Department. LPA obtained copies of both during today's visit in order to update the file. During the inspection, LPA observed appropriate COVID-19 postings at the facility front entrance and throughout the facility itself. The facility has a COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening process in place which was in accordance with the Department's guidelines. LPA observed that the facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). As documented in the Infection Control Plan, the facility has a designated infection preventionist who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring staff are trained in the facility's infection control procedures, and ensuring infection control measures are implemented. Also, the facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and properly caring for residents and staff with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. Additionally, as documented in the Infection Control Plan, the facility has a plan to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident's physician, emergency personnel, and responsible party in the event the resident presents with any COVID-19 symptoms. Based on today's observations, the facility is following the Infection Control Plan as posted. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided along with LIC 9102- Technical Assistance.