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25 | On 5/18/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya and LPA Troy Agard conducted an unannounced required annual visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tools. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Montoya called Licensee Lauren Spiglanin Mahakian and conducted a risk assessment over the telephone. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection.
LPAs were greeted by the licensee who also granted them access to the facility. The Director of Care Mary Lou Giebel later joined and assisted LPAs with the visit. LPAs were properly equipped with Fit tested N-95 and gloves.
The facility is licensed for six (6) ambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be non-ambulatory and an approved hospice waiver for three (3) residents. Currently, there are two (2) Hospice residents present during today’s visit.
The facility has an approved mitigation plan report. During the tour, LPAs observed the facility’s infection control practices. LPAs observed a sanitizing station at the facility entrance; visitors log with Covid-19 screening and temperature log, and records of daily Covid-19 screening and temperature checks of residents and staff. PPE supplies are readily available to all staff, an additional 30-day supply of PPE is stored in the garage; sufficient paper, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies were observed. The facility’s designated visitation area is the back patio in addition to the resident’s bedroom. LPA observed staff, residents, and visitors maintain 6 feet physical distancing, and each person wears a face covering. LPA observed required postings throughout the facility.
The facility has six (6) out of six (6) residents with memory care needs. Staff completed basic dementia training. Potentially dangerous items, including sanitizers, are kept inaccessible to residents with dementia.
All rooms were inspected. Beds in a shared bedroom are 3 feet head-to-toe apart. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident personal belongings was observed.
REPORT CONTINUED IN LIC 809-C
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