Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LPA Gardner met with Direct Support Staff Malissa King who confirmed that there are currently no cases/exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. At the time of visit there were three (3) staff and three (3) clients present. One (1) client was away at school during the visit.

LPA Gardner toured the facility inside and out and went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Malissa King. LPA Gardner observed that all staff members were properly fitted with face coverings. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining clients, and properly caring for clients with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE. Clients have hand sanitizer available to them and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Gardner observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and social distancing. LPA Gardner requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located at the in the garage. The facility has a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE items such as gloves, face shields, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer supply. The facility was informed they need to obtain a full thirty (30) day supply of medical masks and gowns.