Routine inspection·January 4, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman (LPA) arrived at the Kwik Board & Care Facility to conduct an annual inspection with a focus on Infection Control. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit, LPA was granted entry by staff member, Cheryl Soeoth, (S1) S1 contacted Administrator Melly Kwik, who arrived minutes later to provide LPA with walk through. LPA signed in an observed a COVID station equipped with hand sanitizer and PPE. Additional PPE observed in furnishing underneath COVID station. Administrator reports no suspected cases of COVID. All residents and staff are vaccinated. During the inspection, LPA conducted a brief tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures and other health and safety concerns. LPA observed appropriate postings throughout the facility, including hand-washing etiquette, 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 that the Licensee wearing a mask during the visit. 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 reviewed resident records and interviewed Licensee. Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms tested and found operational. Fire extinguisher last inspected 9/20/22. LPA walked through backyard and discovered pet doves secure in cage. Secure areas for yard tools. Residents medications observed securely kept in file cabinet in kitchen. Sharp objects, observed in secure in kitchen cabinet. A separate closet in the hallway is used to keep all facility cleaning solutions secure. LPA reviewed resident and staff charts and found charts were sufficiently recorded. Inspection Tool was utilized, Mitigation plan was reviewed. Facility was further inspected, and no deficiencies were noted.