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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Colvin arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of completing the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Colvin met with Assistant Administrator Verly Frias and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Colvin went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Assistant Administrator Verly Frias, who LPA Colvin found to be successfully incorporating the several aspects of the facility's Mitigation Plan. Residents have hand sanitizer available to them, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. While touring the facility, LPA Colvin observed postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, social distancing, and infection control. LPA Colvin requested to view the facility's PPE supplies (gloves, masks, and sanitizer, and isolation gowns), which was located in the front of the facility where guests are screened, as well as in the resident bathrooms. LPA Colvin observed the facility to not have an adequate supply of face masks, both surgical and N95. LPA Colvin will be issuing the facility a Technical Advisory Note instead of a deficiency, as the facility has enough in supply for current daily use. LPA Colvin went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Assistant Administrator Verly Frias 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 inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Assistant Administrator Verly Frias informed LPA Colvin that at this time staff have only been trained on donning/doffing PPE. 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. |