Routine inspection·November 17, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an on-site 1 year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 11/17/2022 around 3:50 PM. LPA met with Administrator/Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA took a physical plant tour of the facility with Administrator. The facility has submitted an Infection Control Plan to the department. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes temperature and symptom screening on all staff and visitors wanting to come into the facility. The entry station has hand sanitizer along with a thermometer. The staff screen residents for symptoms and temperature daily. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition are noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms or a temperature. Signs are posted in the front door and entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff will wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, Residents and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested and negative results received before working or residing in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed. Administrator is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors. Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when working with any pending or confirmed cases of Covid-19. Facility is able to dedicate a single room for residents so isolation can be arranged when and if needed. The facility has single rooms and they are disinfected and wiped down daily. Precautionary Droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantine or isolated individuals. PPE supplies will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30 day supply of PPE on hand. Continued on 809-C Facility has plans for delivering medications and meals to any quarantined/isolation resident rooms. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. Administrator will keep a line list of all vaccinated and tested staff/residents in care with dates/results. Facility has conducted training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use. Facility has non-punitive sick leave polices for staff. Sick staff are requested to stay home and not report to work if ill. Residents medication is delivered in 30 day supplies to the facility. The facility ensures proper cleaning is done on frequently touched surfaces and between any individuals sharing of space or items. Sinks were well stocked with soap, and paper towels. Staff and resident records are kept in a locked cabinet. Facility does realize guidance changes and the most up to date guidance from CCL-PINS, CDC, CDPH, and local health departments should be followed to remain in compliance. Fire extinguisher was charged and inspected annually. The facility has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors present in the facility. At approximately 5 pm, LPA reviewed Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Licensing Information System (LIS), Facility Personnel and facility staff roster and determined that all staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. All infection Control Protocols are being followed. Exit interview completed, copy of report emailed to Administrator/ Licensee.