Routine inspection·May 9, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made 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 Gardner met with Administrator Judy Swanson who confirmed that there are currently no cases/exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. At the time of visit there were two (2) staff, and four (4) residents present. LPA Gardner went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Mrs. Swanson. The facility has a mitigation plan on file with licensing. LPA Gardner conducted a tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. LPA Gardner observed that 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 PPE. The residents have hand sanitizer available to them and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Gardner observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, social distancing, and emergency contact information for residents has been updated. LPA Gardner requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located in the living room cabinet. The facility has a limited supply of PPE. LPA Gardner informed Mrs. Swanson that they need to obtain a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE items such as gloves, face shields, gowns, surgical masks, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer supply. LPA Gardner inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Mrs. Swanson stated their staff have not been fit tested yet. LPA Gardner will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks and for not having a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE. All residents and staff are practicing all other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Mrs. Swanson along with a copy of the TA Advisory Notes.