COVID-19 check·February 18, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marybeth Donovan conducted a Technical Assist (TA) Visit via Zoom platform with Melanie Gavina Facility Staff, Lori Kopplinger RN, Program Clinical Consultant, and Sarah Yip Licensing Program Manager to provide technical assistance to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID 19 in the facility. LPA conducted a virtual tour of the facility. During today's TA-Visit, recommendations were discussed as follows: 1. Use updated list of COVID 19 Symptoms for Screening for visitors and staff 2. Use paper towels instead of cloth towels 3. Use foot operated waste receptacles in the kitchen, bathrooms and isolation room 4. Place PPE supplies in closed container next to Isolation Room 5. Enter isolation from inside the home and exit through the exterior door with contaminated PPEs. 6 Review OSHA N95 Fit Test Requirements for staff working with COVID 19 Positive residents 7. Use disinfectants with 2 minutes or less wet time LPA will forward updated COVID Symptom List, Screening Questionnaire, PPE Donning and Doffing Posters and Provider Information PIN 22-07-ASC Dated 2/8/2022 to include Visitation Guidelines. Report reviewed with Melanie Gavina and a copy emailed for signature.