Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an on-site 1 year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 01/31/2023 around 9:50 AM. LPA met with Steven Almaguer, Administrator around 10:15 and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA took a physical plant tour of the facility with Administrator. The facility has an entry point at the side door where everyone entering completes a sign-in, symptom questionnaire and temperature screening on all staff and visitors wanting to come into the facility. The entry station has hand sanitizer along with a thermometer. The staff will screen residents for symptoms and temperature at least once a day and documentation is kept on file. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition are noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms or a temperature. Signs are posted on the front door, entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility and 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 working or residing 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.

The Director of Residential is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors.