Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elsie Campos and Salia Walker arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:25 a.m. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. Upon arrival, the LPAs observed one (1) sign posted on the from entrance door noting “Due to increase in COVID cases and for protection of our residents there will be no visitation allowed. Facility is closed to any outside personnel, please give us a call if you would like to speak to a resident and/or employee (818)769-6626. Thank you for your understanding. -Glen Park in Valley Village.” At 9:26 a.m., the LPAs observed two (2) additional signs posted on the right front entrance window noting “ATTENTION ALL VISITORS: AS OF 3/11/2020, IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF COVID-19 INTO OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE RESTRICTING ALL NON-ESSENTIAL VISITORS. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS WE CONTINUE TO GET UPDATES”; and a reference page with no source provided indicating that there is a Visitation Waiver: “Facility may limit entry to only individuals who need entry as necessary for prevention, containment, and mitigation measures.” There have been various updated CDSS PINS since 3/11/2020. The facility should be implementing the most recent CDSS PIN 22-04-ASC “UPDATED STATEWIDE VISITATION WAIVER, AND TESTING AND VACCINATION VERIFICATION GUIDANCE FOR VISITORS RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19).” The LPAs advised the Assistant Administrator, and Executive Director that visitation is allowed, as long as the facility follows the visitation requirements per PIN 22-04-ASC.

Upon arrival, the LPAs initially met with staff. At 12:00 p.m., Executive Director Tillman Pink, and Assistant Administrator Janyce Pink were observed to have arrived at the facility, and were explained the reason for the visit. The LPAs conducted a physical plant tour with Staff #1 (S1) at 9:35 a.m., to ensure there are no health and safety hazards.