complaint·December 31, 2025

[Continuation of LIC 9099] The ED disclosed they contacted the County Health Department who came to the facility to ensure infection control procedures and protocols were in place. LPA conducted an interview with Outside Source 1 (OS1) who corroborated and confirmed the ED’s statement. Also, during a facility tour LPA observed infection control procedures and protocol were in place. A review of the facility log maintained of infected staff and residents revealed 6 staff and 26 residents were infected with the virus. Interviews conducted with one staff member (S1) revealed contracting the virus on December 9, 2025, 4 days before the facility re-opened communal dining on December 13, 2025, confirmed by a facility record review. An interview with Staff 2 (S2) revealed contracting the virus, however, they never ate at the facility. A record review and interview with Resident 1 (R1) revealed they went to the hospital after displaying symptoms and tested positive for Norovirus. Additionally, an interview with Resident 2 (R2) revealed they did not contract the virus and revealed they ate all three meals at the facility while the communal dining was open. Based on staff and resident interviews and records reviews the Department determined the allegation to be Unsubstantiated. An unsubstantiated finding means there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted with ED Azemikah to whom a copy of this report (LIC 9099), and the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Signature below confirms receipt of the reports. During today's visit LPA left for lunch and to conduct an additional visit.