Facility Evaluation Report

Today, Licensing Program Analyt L. Xiong arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with staff, Netty Rodriguez and spoke on the phone with Administrator, Patrick Howard and inform them the purpose of the visit. LPA completed the Covid Contact questionnaire prior to entrance into the facility.

LPAs observed a central entry point with a supply of hand sanitizer and a sign in policy that includes documented routine symptom screening for resident's, staff and visitors.

Mitigation plan has been submitted to Community Care Licensing. Infection control procedures described in the plan and observed by LPAs include: Daily symptoms screenings (for staff, persons in care and visitors), visitation policy, quarantine/isolation procedures, surveillance testing, infection control plan and identification of Patrick Howard as the Infection Control Lead, emergency staffing, PPE use, infection control training and procedures, documentation, postings and communication. LPAs reviewed Mitigation Plan and procedures with the Administrator.

LPAs toured the facility inside and out. Required postings of signs to include hand washing, coughing etiquette and physical distancing were observed in the facility. Staff were all observed wearing face coverings. Facility has designated visitation areas. LPAs observed a 30 day supply of PPE and resident medications. Sinks are well stocked and liquid soap for hand washing and paper towels for hand drying were observed.

Through LPA’s observations, documentation review and interview with staff, the required infection control practices are found to be in compliance. No deficiencies cited on today’s inspection.