COVID-19 check·September 20, 2021

LPA Marybeth Donovan conducted a TA Visit with Cristina Wong Program Clinical Consultant (PCC), Sara Yip LPM, and Thelma Llanes Licensee/Administrator. The purpose of the visit was to provide technical assistance for Infection Prevention and Control guidelines for Adult and Senior Care facilities. LPA conducted a tour of the facility. LPA and PCC reviewed the facility policies and procedures to include screening, visitation and social distancing, isolation, staffing, training, PPE usage, Doffing and Donning of PPE, Fit Testing, and disinfecting. The following recommendations were discussed: 1. Post Signs in front of the facility to Do Not Enter for visitors and essential persons without staff screening. 2. Increase disinfecting of common areas and frequently touched surfaces to once per shift. 3. Continue ongoing staff training on infection prevention and control measures. LPA provided Links to CDC printable posters, copies of the PPE Donning and Doffing and hand washing posters and Provider Information Notifications (PINs) 21-40 and 21-17.2 ASC. RO to provide additional supply of PPEs to the facility. LPA reviewed recommendations with Thelma Llanes Licensee/Administrator and copy emailed for signature.