Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores conducted a scheduled technical assistance visit and met with Administrator, Perla Cayabyab though a virtual platform, Zoom. During visit, LPA toured the facility virtually with the Administrator, Program Clinical Consultant (PCC) Lori Kopplinger and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Romeo Manzano. The purpose of the visit was to provide technical assistance to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the facility.

During today's tele-visit, the following recommendations were made to the facility:

1. Remove the "No visitors" sign at the main entrance and to review the most recent PIN on visitation.

2. The re-use of gowns are not recommended.

3. Train staff on PPE use every 6 months and ensure to document the training. Encourage staff to reference the donning and doffing sign when using PPE.

4. Use a dispenser or holder for the paper towels located in the bathrooms.

5. When providing laundry services to the COVID positive residents, wash laundry using the highest temperature for 20 minutes to get rid of the virus. After the load of laundry, wipe down the washing machine.

6. Follow the disinfectant manufacturing instructions and check if they are EPA approved.

No deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed via telephone with Administrator and a copy of the report will be emailed for signature.