Routine inspection·July 15, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced annual inspection on July 15, 2021. LPA met with Licensee Schard, identified herself and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA, accompanied by Licensee Schard, conducted an overall tour of the facility inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with the Licensee, including but not limited to the following sections: Residents in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19. The facility has Plans for Infection Control, and will implement Physical Distancing as needed. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, ability to quarantine or isolate if necessary and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and as much as possible, residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Schard and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) will be provided via email to the Licensee at the conclusion of the visit. An electronic reply response confirms receipt of these documents.