Routine inspection·November 22, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices. The LPA met with Administrator Monica Vigil and explained the reason for the visit. The LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: Knives and chemicals are locked inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. BEDROOMS: four out of five rooms are for resident use; one bedroom is a staff room. Bedrooms had appropriate furnishings, clean linens and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms were clean and sanitary with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The LPA observed hand hygiene signs in all restrooms. COMMON SPACES: Living room and dining furniture were observed to be in good condition. Exits have functioning auditory devices. Fire extinguisher charged and serviced in the last twelve months. BACKYARD: There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. INFECTION CONTROL: There is a central entry point for universal screening and temperature checks. Staff were observed wearing appropriate face masks. There is a centralized location for COVID-19 signs to promote hand hygiene, physical distancing, and cough/sneeze etiquette. There is sanitizer available for use throughout the facility. There is an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. The facility can designate a single-person room to isolate persons if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 (all private rooms). The policies and procedures pertaining to infection control observed adequate at the time of visit. No deficiencies observed at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.