Routine inspection·June 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rayshaun Nickolas conducted 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. LPA Nickolas arrived and met with Caregiver, Yessenia Escobedo. LPA Nickolas was asked to sign-in and provide temperature reading upon arrival . Escobedo confirmed that there are currently no cases/exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. During the inspection, LPA Nickolas conducted a tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures and other health and safety concerns. LPA Nickolas observed appropriate postings throughout the facility, including face coverings, and COVID-19 symptoms postings. The facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LPA observed the facility staff wearing face coverings. 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 facility's infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining residents, and properly caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident's physician and emergency personnel in the event the resident presents any COVID-19 symptoms. LPA discovered S1 and S2 did not have a criminal record clearance prior to working at the facility. LPA discovered S3 was not associated to the facility prior to working. LPA observed knives were not locked and inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed that the facility's Emergency Disaster Plan was not posted or readily available at the facility. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, four deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and Appeal Rights were given to the Escobedo.