Pomerado Manor

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Miller conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on today's date. LPA was greeted at the front door and granted entry by Frank Ramirez, Administrator, after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. An overall tour of the facility was conducted by Administrator and Yayoi Quinlan, Office Manager. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other requirements most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed with Administrator the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC808) including the following sections: Persons in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Facility Plans for Infection Control, and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy, and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; and an adequate supply of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Based on observations, the facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 3, 2022

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Miller conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on today's date. LPA was greeted at the front door and granted entry by Frank Ramirez, Administrator, after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. Yayoi Quinlan, Office Manager, was also present. LPA has known for over a year that the facility is in the process of changing ownership. Administrator stated that an application to change ownership was submitted on September 2021 and managed by Bethany, Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) Analyst. CAB Analyst contacted him months after the application was submitted with additional requirements. Administrator could not complete the requirements in the time allotted, closing the application around May or June 2022. Currently, an application has not been resubmitted. Administrator has contacted the fire department to do an independent fire clearance to ensure that the facility will pass. Administrator is also waiting on a contractor to fix a window that was deemed an issue during the application process. Administrator will attempt to resubmit an application to the Department by February or March 2023. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 3, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Iriarte-Rendon conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on today's date. LPA was greeted at the front door and granted entry by Veronica Mallari, staff, after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. Seiko Iso, Administrator, arrive and gave an overall tour of the facility. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other requirements most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed with Seiko Iso, Administrator, the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC808) including the following sections: Persons in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Facility Plans for Infection Control, and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy, and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Based on observations, the facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Seiko Iso, Administrator, and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 FAS 01/16) was provided via email; facility representative expressed that they would send LPA a confirmation email upon receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 23, 2021