COVID-19 check·July 6, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a case management visit related to COVID-19. LPA met with Caregiver Nester Blay and explained the purpose of the visit. Blay contacted Administrator Mark Loo via telephone and LPA spoke with him regarding today's visit and the facility's COVID-19 protocols. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and observed COVID-19 posters which are in accordance with Department regulations. LPA observed a sign-in station at the front entry along with a plentiful supply of hand sanitizer for visitors to utilized upon arrival. LPA also observed a temporal thermometer at the front entry to be utilized for the measurement of visitor's temperatures. Signs are posted on the front door that visitors exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19 must reschedule their visit. Signs are also posted that all visitors must wear a mask. Facility bathrooms are equipped with paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and a hand washing poster. The bathroom in bedroom #1 did not initially have a posted hand washing poster but one was placed at LPA's request during the visit. Residents who share a bedroom have their beds situated at least six (6) feet apart as required by the Department. Residents are observed for any change in condition, screened for temperature changes and oxygen saturation at least once daily. Resident blood pressures are also monitored daily. LPA observed two (2) of two (2) staff and one (1) of six (6) residents to be wearing a mask. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.