Facility Evaluation Report, 02/03/2022 — Vista Care Center, Apple Valley CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown made an unannounced visit to the facility 02/03/2022 at 11:45 AM to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPA was greeted and granted entrance by Assistant Lead Caregiver Sherryann Esquillo and LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. Operation Manager Cielita Ravelo was contacted and informed of the visit but unable to come to the facility. Assistant Lead Caregiver Esquillo accompanied LPA Brown on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility.

During today’s visit, LPA Brown made observation pertaining to the facility’s current infection control measures. LPA Brown observed a screening area, proper signages throughout the facility, sufficient hand hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and a sufficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, cleaning and disinfection are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and clients for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine client, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas/surfaces. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor client regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the client’s physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.

LPA Brown reviewed the facility’s Covid-19 training for facility staff and confirmed that staff have been trained on various aspects of infection control, recognition of symptoms of COVID-19, and donning/doffing of PPE. LPA Brown inquired as to if staff have been fit tested for N95 masks, and Assistant Lead Caregiver Esquillo informed LPA Brown that at this time staff have not been fit tested. LPA Brown will be issuing a Technical Assistance Advisory Note during today's inspection for staff not being fit tested for N95 masks.