Solano County Grand Jury • 2023-2024 • Agency Response

Department of Health & Social Services Gerald Huber*

Published: June 17, 2021 3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1 Page 1
- Isolation brought about by COVID-19 lockdowns caused unexpected mental and physical health issues.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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- In full compliance with CDC protocols, Solano County Division of Public Health be available to assist facilities in putting stringent screening protocols in place to protect residents once visitors are allowed to enter the facilities. Response to First Finding - The Department of Health and Social Services agrees with this
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- Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other healthcare employees need more training in infection control techniques including personal protection equipment use.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2a
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– If requested by the facilities, Solano County Division of Public Health provide support for improved staff training as well as on-going mentoring.
R2b
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- If authorized by the State, Solano County Division of Public Health support the state's efforts to establish a system for monitoring the implementation of California State Assembly Bill 2644. Response to Second Finding – The Department of Health and Social Services agrees with this finding
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- Staff members have not been properly trained in implementing proper infectious disease protocols.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
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- Upon request, Health and Social Services work with skilled nursing facilities to ensure that new and existing staff undergo continual training in federal and state prescribed infectious disease safety protocols. Response to Third Finding – The Department of Health and Social Services agrees with this
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– Evidence provided by health professionals indicates staff brought COVID-19 into facilities.
Related Recommendations (1)
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- When requested by the facility, Solano County Division of Public Health establish and continue to provide more stringent screening protocols of all staff. Response to Fourth Finding - The Department of Health and Social Services agrees with this
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- Ombudsman staff did not visit the Skilled Nursing Facilities in Solano County from March 16, 2020 through August 31, 2020.
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R5
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- The Administration of the Division of Public Health has indicated that the Ombudsman staff can request and receive a waiver during lockdowns to safely enter SNFs. In light of this, Ombudsman staff request a waiver and continue to visit Skilled Nursing Facilities. Response to Fifth Finding - The Department of Health and Social Services agrees with this

Agency Responses 1

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