Routine inspection·August 6, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melody Brown and Natalie Gayoso made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPAs were greeted and temperature taken at the door by caregiver Junior Hernandez. Administrator Alejandra Turrisi was contacted and unable to come to the facility for inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today's visit to the Administrator over the phone. Mr. Hernandez accompanied LPAs on the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. During today's visit, LPAs made observations pertaining to the facilities infection control measures. LPAs assert proper signage throughout the facility, with sufficient hygiene supplies and sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions. The facility has a 30 day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a 30 days supply of resident medications. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all Covid-19 cases and/or suspected cases, and staff trained in overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and residents for Covid-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify resident's Physicians and all emergency agencies in the event of any Covid-19 related and/or suspected illness. During the walk through of the outside area, LPAs observed the pool gate to be unlocked. A deficiency will be cited on the LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and Appeal Rights to caregiver Junior Hernandez.