Disease outbreak check·May 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia met with Claudia Ramirez and conducted a Case Management Incident Inspection involving an Unusual Incident Report received on 5/8/24. This incident was self-reported by the facility staff as specified by licensing regulations. Description of Incident: Several cases of pink eye were reported to the center 4/6, 4/22, 4/29 and was reported to the department on 5/8/24. A total of 3 cases of pink eye were reported within the El Caminito program. Based on the information obtained, LPA Garcia confirmed that proper protocols were taken as follows for the health and safety of children at the facility: 1) Furniture, toys, bedding and equipment were sanitized and disinfected. 2) An Exposure Notice was posted at the facility to notify parents. 3) Children with confirmed cases were kept at home until they received clearance to return to school from doctor. Site Supervisor, Claudia Ramirez was informed by LPA to contact the Public Health Department if minimum of 5 confirmed or suspected cases occur within 3-5 days of each other. Per the Site Supervisor, there have been no additional outbreaks. Notice of Site visit was given to be posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Site Supervisor.