Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived at the facility 02/22/2022 at 10:15 AM unannounced in order to complete the facility's Annual Inspection. LPA Brown met with Administrator Francisco Gonzalez and advised of the purpose of the visit, and that the Annual Inspection will be limited to Infection Control only. Below is a summary of what was observed:
Infection Control: LPA Brown went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Administrator Francisco Gonzalez and Administrator Gonzalez reported that Mitigation Plan was submitted January 2021. LPA Brown observed the facility having Covid-19 signages throughout the facility for proper hand washing procedure and social distancing. LPA Brown toured the facility's and observed that client bathrooms have paper towels and hand soap. LPA Brown requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply. LPA Brown observed the facility to have a sufficient supply of sanitizer, gloves, masks, and gowns, goggles but no face shields. LPA Brown went over the various recommended training for facility staff with Administrator Gonzalez in relation to COVID-19 and Administrator Gonzalez confirmed that all staff are 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 Administrator Gonzalez informed LPA Brown that all staff have been N95 fit tested. A Medical Representative went to the facility and conducted N95 Fit Test to all the staff last 2020. Also, Administrator Gonzalez showed proof of N95 Fit Test Cards to LPA Brown. In addition, 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 and overall infection control.
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