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601 JOHN STREET

KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

IC PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Tag No.: A0775

Based on interview the facility failed to keep records of COVID-19 infection control training resulting in the potential of employees spreading infectious disease to all patients within the facility. Findings include:

On 7/7/2020 at 1130 during an interview with Staff A, the Corporate Quality and Safety Director, records were requested for a list of employees who had received training in the prevention of COVID-19 and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19. Staff A responded that the method used for training of employees occurred in daily huddles. Staff A was then asked if any sign-in sheets or logs were used to keep track of staff that participated in the daily huddles. Staff A responded that there were no records to support the training or participation of staff. Staff A was then asked if any online training was utilized during the process. Staff A responded, "No."