Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Green Willow Home Care Facility to conduct an Annual Inspection with a focus on Infection Control. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Caregiver, Remedios Manalo. LPA introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA signed in and had temperature taken. Staff contacted Administrator Rosemary Sumadsad who later arrived during the visit.

During the inspection, LPA interviewed staff pertaining to the facility's infection control measures and other health and safety concerns. LPA observed necessary signs posted in the facility, including signs related to COVID-19, which were in accordance with the Department's guidelines. Staff stated that the facility is equipped with sufficient PPE, hand hygiene supplies, and sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions. 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 facility's infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation of residents, and properly caring for residents with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident's physician and emergency personnel in the event the resident presents any COVID-19

Inspection Tool was utilized, Mitigation plan was reviewed. Facility was further inspected, and no deficiencies were noted. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and provided to Rosemary Sumadsad.