Routine inspection·September 14, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natalie Ibarra made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPA met with Administrator Janeth Medrano and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Administrator accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA Ibarra toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility’s infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining residents and properly caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. 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 proper use and disposal of PPEs. The entrance of the facility has a check in process for visitors that includes a vaccination verification/negative COVID test check, a temperature check, and a symptom check. The residents have hand sanitizer available throughout the facility, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Ibarra inspected the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply and observed facility has a thirty (30) day supply of PPE such as gloves, face shields, gowns, surgical masks, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer. All residents and staff are practicing all other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to the Administrator.