complaint·June 27, 2023

Continued from LIC9099 Resident interviews revealed that the infection control team took precautions to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and followed infection control protocols for Covid positive residents. Outside source interview revealed that the Licensee utilizes advanced infection control technology and was consistent with implementing infection control protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. Records review revealed that the facility has a large backstock of PPE reserved for Covid-19 positive residents and staff. The Executive Director maintained communication with San Diego Public Health when the facility was in outbreak status and also consulted with the Licensee's regional infection control specialist. Records review showed that the facility tracked their active Covid-19 cases daily, submitted the required reports to the Department, and maintained contact with the Department regarding weekly Covid-19 update inquiries. No records reviewed indicated that the Licensee was not adhering to Covid-19 protocols. LPA directly observed the PPE carts used for positive cases, hospital grade ventilation systems for filtration, electrostatic sprayers used to clean high-touch surfaces, and hand rails treated with antimicrobial paint. LPA did not observe any lack of procedure or equipment that would indicated that the facility was not following Covid-19 protocols. Based on interviews, direct LPA observations and records review, a preponderance of evidence does not exist to prove that the alleged violation(s) occurred, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Launa Moore, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.