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25 | On 7/26/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Praveen Singh arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the inspection. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Facility Representative and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask.
LPA toured the facility inside and out including but not limited to living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, resident rooms, and outside areas. Facility has enough supplies of PPEs, paper supplies and hygiene supplies. Medications are centrally stored in a locked area that is inaccessible to clients and refilled every 30 days. While touring the laundry area, LPA observed unlocked cabinets filled with approx. 6-7 bottles and gallons of disinfectant supplies, including Awesome, Clorox, Oxi Clean, Ajax, Pine Sol and Odor Ban products.
Facility has enough 2-day perishable food and one-week non-perishable food supply. Visitors policy is posted on the front entrance. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette, social distancing and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. LPA and Administrator completed the infection control domain.
Deficiencies cited from California Code of regulations, Title 22, and citations are listed on the attached LIC809-D. If the deficiency is not corrected by the noted due date civil penalties may be assessed. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided. |