Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon conducted a 1 year Infection Control Visit to the facility above. LPA met with Connie Ray, Licensee/Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA took a physical plant tour of the facility with Staff. The facility has submitted a Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan to the department. The facility has an entry point through the garage where everyone entering completes sign-in and screening questions. All documentation is kept in binders. The entry station has hand sanitizer along with a thermometer. The facility has a living room to accommodate activities, a dining room for dining, all areas are spaced to accommodate as much space as possible for social distancing. All equipment and PPE supplies are kept in the garage cabinets. Medications are kept in a locked medication cupboard in the kitchen. The staff screen residents for symptoms every morning. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition are noted on any residents showing symptoms or has a temperature. Signs are posted on the entry area and walls in common areas regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, Residents and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested and negative results received before residing or working in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed.