Routine inspection·October 25, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cortez conducted an on-site 1-year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 10/25/2022 around 11:50 AM. LPA met with Administrator, Jocelyn Chico, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA then took a physical plant tour of the facility with Administrator. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes sign-in, symptom questionnaire and temperature 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 at least once a day and documentation is kept on file. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition is noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms, or a temperature. Signs are posted on the front door, entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff 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. The Administrator is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors. Continued on 809-C Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when around 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 contains 6 single rooms. Restrooms that are shared and in private rooms are disinfected and wiped down daily. Precautionary Droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantined or isolated individuals. PPE supplies will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPE on hand. 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, paper towels and hand washing signs. Staff and resident records are kept in locked cabinets. 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 extinguishers were charged and inspected annually. At approximately 12:20 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 implemented and are being followed. Exit interview completed and copy of report emailed to Administrator