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32 | LPA Colvin and LPA Delgado went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Florence Mojica in relation to COVID-19, and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing PPE.
LPA Colvin and Delgado inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Administrator Florence Mojica informed LPAs that some staff have been fit tested, but that newly hired staff have not. LPA Colvin will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks. LPA Colvin will not be issuing a deficiency for this item due to the facility not currently having any COVID-19 positive residents, and N95 masks only needing to be worn when a resident is COVID-19 positive or under observation while awaiting test results. Additionally, residents have been vaccinated and are practicing other COVID-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting COVID-19. LPA Colvin informed Administrator Florence Mojica of Provider Information Notice (PIN) PIN-21-10-ASC which contains resources for getting staff fit tested for N95 masks.
Additional Observations: During today's inspection, additional items were observed to be out of compliance with Title 22 Regulations and were addressed by LPAs Colvin and Delgado. Upon arrival to the facility, LPAs learned from staff that there was no Administrator, facility manager, or other individual in charge on site. Title 22 states that there must be someone on site at all times which acts as a representative for the facility in the absence of the Administrator. LPA Colvin and LPA Delgado will be issuing a TV Advisory Note today instead of a deficiency, as the Administrator was able to arrive to the facility during today's inspection and assist LPAs with completing the Annual Inspection. Additionally, LPA Colvin and Delgado observed the facility to not have a clothing dryer on the premises due the facility's clothing dryer breaking the previous day (according to staff). LPAs will be issuing a TV Advisory Note today instead of a deficiency as the Administrator is actively working on getting the dryer repaired or replaced.
While touring the facility, LPA Colvin and Delgado observed chemicals (bleach) located in the unlocked garage, which were readily accessible without staff assistance. This is an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care, and therefore a deficiency is being issued. LPA Colvin and Delgado additionally observed numerous areas throughout the facility where medication (both prescribed and over-the-counter) were unlocked and readily accessible. This is an immediate health and safety risk and a deficiency was cited by LPAs during today's inspection. |