Follow-up on corrections·November 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramon Serrano conducted an unannounced case management visit to cite a deficiency noted during the complaint investigation visit today at another licensed facility. LPA met with Resident Services Director Richard Mariona and we discussed purpose of the visit. The following deficiency was noted: To have their visitors, including ombudspersons and advocacy representatives, permitted to visit privately during reasonable hours and without prior notice, provided that the rights of other residents are not infringed upon. On January 27, 2022 LPA Serrano observed a sign posted on the main entrance door of the facility. The sign read; “Stop, due to covid-19 no visitors. In an effort to reduce the risk covid-19 exposure and to help prevent the spread of the virus, we are not allowing visitors at this time.” Per Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is cited and listed on LIC809-D. It should be noted that Provider Information Notice (PIN) 22-04-ASC dated January 18, 2022 indicated; licensees shall allow indoor visitation, including communal dining and in-room visitation, at all times and for all residents regardless of vaccination status of the resident, if (1) the visitor is fully vaccinated, have had all recommended booster doses based on the table below and provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of visitation for antigen tests, and within two days of visitation for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests; OR (2) permit only outdoor visitation for those that do not meet all the aforementioned requirements in this section. An exit interview was conducted with Richard Mariona to whom a copy of this report and the Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided to licensee.