Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection and met with Licensee, Orr Chistiakoff. Facility currently has 5 residents, one with Dementia and none on hospice.

LPA observed that facility has posters on the front door indicating visitors about updated visitor's policy to protect residents in care. Once inside the facility, LPA observed that staff were wearing masks during this visit. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed Covid-19 posters that included hand washing signs in restrooms. Facility was a comfortable temperature and free from obstructions. Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Water temperature in resident's bathroom measured at 107 degrees F. to 113.3 degrees F. which are within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Bathrooms had required bathmats and grab bars. Hand sanitizer is kept in the common area and throughout the facility. Facility has multiple bathrooms that are kept stocked with hand hygiene products. Commonly touched surfaces are disinfected at least one time a day. Facility has designated an outdoor area for visitation. All residents are located in single rooms in case that they need to isolate and is able to serve meals and deliver medications. Cleaning supplies stored under kitchen sink and in outside laundry room were inaccessible to residents in care. Knives and other items that could pose a risk were locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Required postings were observed. Menus posted. Facility staff have been trained on PPE protocols, all staff have been N-95 fit tested. Facility maintains a 30 day supply of medication. Activities had been reduced to more outdoor areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Residents have access to alternative communications as phone calls and video calls with their families.