Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) | Facility #197607898
info@coastalhouseinc.com | (310) 770-2029
COVID-19 UPDATES
June 15, 2023
COVID-19 Guidance on Vaccinations, Masking, Screening, Testing, Isolation and Quarantine, Visitation for Adult & Senior Care (ASC)
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is updating its guidance to licensees of ASC facilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic following the end of the COVID-19 State of Emergency (SOE) on February 28, 2023. On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) terminated several State Public Health Officer Orders, including orders related to masking and the COVID-19 vaccination and booster requirements for workers in ASC facilities, and updated isolation and quarantine recommendations. COVID-19 vaccination coverage is high among workers in high-risk settings, but CDSS and CDPH continue to strongly recommend all workers and highrisk individuals remain up to date on COVID-19, influenza, and other recommended vaccines, and to remain vigilant in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by maintaining some limited and temporary public health recommendations.
Providing Care to Residents in Isolation (Applies to ASC Residential Facilities): Licensees should continue to ensure residents identified with confirmed COVID-19 are promptly isolated. The isolation area ideally includes measures to improve ventilation and avoid shared spaces to reduce risk of transmission to other residents. Licensees must have a current infection control plan that addresses isolation protocols. When caring for residents who are in isolation, staff should check the resident’s general appearance to determine any signs of distress (e.g., trouble breathing, blueish or grayish lips, face, or nails, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, new numbness or tingling in the extremities, or other serious PIN 23-13-ASC Page Seven symptoms) as often as needed. These emergency warning signs signal a need to call 911 and to get medical attention immediately. Also, as often as needed, staff should check the resident for symptoms consistent with COVID-19 in order to quickly detect deterioration in status. Staff should notify the resident’s health care provider and, if applicable, their authorized representative, if the resident’s condition worsens or changes. If care includes the need for oxygen, licensees must adhere to facility specific statutes and regulations related to oxygen administration prior to caring for any such residents.
VISITATIONS: CDSS continues to encourage best practices for visitation related to COVID-19 screening, masking, and PPE as follows:
Screening Protocols Screening for COVID-19 signs, symptoms, and exposure is recommended. The recommended screening may be conducted through passive screening measures which include but are not limited to: • Posting signs at facility entrances reminding visitors to self-screen for COVID-19. Signage should also remind visitors not to visit if they are experiencing symptoms/not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19. • Educating visitors on how to self-screen prior to entry into the facility. In ASC Residential Facilities, send information to resident representatives and visitors with COVID-19 self-screening information, including the symptoms for COVID-19. Licensees should exclude any visitors showing COVID-19 symptoms.
UPDATED! Masking: • Visitors should review the masking guidance in CDPH’s Get the Most Out of Masking and mask in accordance with the recommendations. • As the risk for transmission increases in the community, wearing a mask is an important consideration when visiting an ASC facility where higher risk individuals are present. • Respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with a good fit and good filtration are recommended. Visiting a Resident in Isolation and PPE (Applies to ASC Residential Facilities) • For residents in isolation, the licensee should provide the visitor with the same type of PPE used by facility staff. A visitor of a resident in isolation does not need a fit tested N95 respirator, but should be instructed on how to perform a seal check.
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RESOURCES The following resources are available online (please click on the underlined text to be taken to the Government Websites):
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) o Coronavirus Disease 2019
• California Department of Social Services (CDSS) o Community Care Licensing Division homepage (includes all COVID-19 related materials (Provider Information Notices (PINs) and other resources)
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• Immunizations: Coastal House can set up immunizations for family and friends of residents.
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May 15, 2020
COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY UPDATE
(TESTING MAPS & FREE WI-FI LOCATER)
Combating the Digital Divide:
In LA County nearly 110,000 children under 18 don’t have access to a computer at home. Approximately 210,000 children who do have a computer at home lack an Internet connection. To combat this digital divide, LA County launched a digital tool today to help residents access free WiFi spots throughout the County. Visit the new Internet Locator website WiFi-nder to see how it works here.
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Find COVID-19 Maps for Testing Sites, Food Locations, and more here.
May 14, 2020
ANGELENOS REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS
Mayor Garcetti has issued an order requiring Angelenos to wear face coverings outside their homes:
The order will aid the fight against COVID-19, as restrictions are gradually eased to allow more people to return to work and outdoor recreation. The order exempts young children who are at risk of suffocation and people with certain disabilities from being required to wear a face covering.
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Face coverings help stop the spread of the virus, and wearing them in public creates a layer of protection. However, a face covering is not a substitute for other critical measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 — most importantly, staying home as much as possible, washing hands frequently, and practicing safe physical distancing of at least 6 feet in all settings.
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Visit Coronavirus.LACity.org/FaceCovering for more details, including exceptions for small children or those with disabilities.
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 TESTING UPDATE
Important Message from CA Department of Social Services:
California State Officials have launched COVID Testing Search Website — an interactive website to help Californians find COVID-19 community testing sites near them. Please click here for the Press Release.
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The new site allows Californians to quickly search for testing sites by current location, address, city or zip code and schedule an appointment. It also features an interactive map of testing sites across the state.
To find out more, please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/
April 3, 2020
COVID-19 RESOUCES
We recommend you stay up to date on the current situation. Here are some resources to find additional information on the Coronavirus:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
Testing: Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing
Meals for Seniors: Call (213) 482-7252
Info for LAUSD students & families: Achieve.LAUSD.net
L.A. Public Library resources online: LAPL.org
Unemployment & other State resources:COVID19.CA.gov
L.A. Jobs Portal: LAJobsPortal.org
Eviction protections: HCIDLA.LACity.org
Call 311 for questions and assistance in other languages
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and evaluate additional measures to support our clients, employees, and communities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly at (310) 770-2029.