Facility Evaluation Report

On 12/22/22 at 10:40 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J. Clancy-Czuleger arrived unannounced to conduct infection control inspection LPA meet with Carolina Merino lead staff and explained the purpose of the visit. The administrator was called and designated Carolina to sign off on the report.

During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen, and backyard. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one week non-perishable food supply. 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. Hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. The facility has a mitigation plan. Cabinet for knives, and central storage for medications were observed with locks. Fire extinguishers were observed fully charge and tags showed serviced 11/08/2022

The following deficiency was observed during the visit:

LPA observed three cans of food to be expired

LPA observed floor cleaner left unlocked under the kitchen sink and accessible to residents

The Facility was cited, and citations can be found on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.