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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karina Canela arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection and met with Pritpal Atwal, Administrator. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
LPA observed a screening station at the entrance of the facility which had a thermometer, hand sanitizer, and a sign-in sheet for staff and visitors. LPA documented her name and temperature. LPA discussed with Administrator documenting a COVID-19 questionnaire. Visitors temperatures are taken upon arrival to the facility. Staff and Resident's temperatures are taken and documented twice daily. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility with Administrator and observed COVID-19 precaution postings. Administrator stated staff clean and disinfect the facility and high touched surface areas daily. The facility has a designated visitation area, offers virtual visits and phone calls for family to stay in contact with residents.
LPA observed 5 residents in care. Facility staff training on PPE use, isolation policies, and infection prevention is in progress. N-95 respirator Fit testing (Cal/OSHA requirement) is in process. LPA observed a supply of PPE including gloves, face shields, N-95 respirators, surgical masks and gowns. All staff wore a face mask during this visit.
The facility has a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report on Epidemic Outbreaks specific to COVID-19, which was submitted to the California Department of Social Services for review.
Exit interview conducted with Administrator, whose signature on this document confirms receipt.
No deficiencies cited during this inspection |