Inspection Reports for
Covenant Living at the Shores

WAC 388-78A-2466 Background checks Washington state name and date of birth background check Valid for two years National fingerprint background check Valid indefinitely. The facility failed to ensure the Washington State background inquiry for 1 of 5 sampled staff was renewed before expiration, placing all residents at risk.

WAC 388-78A-2474 Training and home care aide certification requirements. The facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 sampled staff received specialty training for dementia and mental health, placing 32 residents at risk due to untrained care staff.

WAC 388-78A-2480 Tuberculosis Testing Required. The facility failed to ensure tuberculosis screening was initiated for 1 of 5 sampled staff within three days of employment, placing 38 residents at risk for contracting TB.

WAC 388-78A-2730 Licensee's responsibilities. The facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit-testing for healthcare workers, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk for exposure to COVID-19.

WAC 388-78A-2466(1)(a) Background checks—Washington state name and date of birth background check—Valid for two years—National fingerprint background check—Valid indefinitely. The licensee failed to ensure the Washington State name and date of birth background inquiry for one staff was renewed before expiration, resulting in 38 residents receiving services from staff with unknown criminal background history.

WAC 388-78A-2474(1)(2)(c) Training and home care aide certification requirements. The licensee failed to ensure one staff received specialty training for dementia and mental health, placing 32 residents with cognitive impairment or mental health diagnosis at risk due to untrained care staff.

WAC 388-78A-2480(1) Tuberculosis—Testing—Required. The licensee failed to ensure tuberculosis screening was initiated for one staff within three days of employment, placing 38 residents at risk for contracting TB.

WAC 388-78A-2730(1)(b) Licensee’s responsibilities. The licensee failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit-testing for healthcare workers, placing 38 residents, staff, and visitors at potential risk for exposure to COVID-19.

WAC 388-78A-2210(1)(b)(2) - The Assisted Living Facility failed to ensure that a resident received prescribed medications because staff did not transcribe new medication orders, resulting in missed medications.