| Licensee is not following infection control requirements.
Records reviewed indicated that facility’s infection control plan is up to date and would be followed in case of an infectious outbreak. Facility staff have yearly training on infection control and prevention. Interviews conducted indicated that no current infectious outbreak has been reported at the facility. Staff are all aware and knowledgeable on what to do if/when an outbreak occurs and how to prevent the infection from spreading to the best of their ability.
Licensee is not preventing the spread of scabies.
Records reviewed indicated that there is no current outbreak of scabies or any other infectious disease at the facility. Staff are trained on a yearly basis, if not more often, on what to do in case of an infectious disease outbreak at the facility and how to prevent potential spread. Records of residents reviewed indicated that no residents currently have any diagnosis of scabies.
Based on records reviewed and interviews, LPA finds the above allegations to be UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted with the Administrator. Copy of report was given to facility.
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