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Elizabeth Kaminski

Inspection · 2024-07-24

Date
2024-07-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Personnel
8VAC20-800 Household Members
8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training
8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 7/24/24 and completed on 7/24/24. The on-site inspection began at 10:50am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 6 children present and 1 caregiver; the point total was 12. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 caregiver and household member records onsite on 7/24/24. This inspection included document review, tour of the home, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/2/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe, and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There was a boat motor propped against the fence on the playground. The motor was not secured and presented a fall hazard.
a.The caregiver confirmed the motor was a hazard.
Plan of Correction: The boat motor was removed from the playground.
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers were stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1.There was a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray on a low shelf accessible to children, in the family room.
a.The caregiver confirmed the spray was in an accessible area.
Plan of Correction: The Lysol was moved to an inaccessible area during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure the emergency evacuation procedures were practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill practiced in April.
a.The caregiver confirmed the drill was not documented.
Plan of Correction: Emergency evacuation drills will be practiced every month.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-C
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure that all the required emergency drill information was documented.
Evidence:
1.Documentation did not include identity of the person conducting the drill, number of caregivers and children participating, special conditions, the time it took to complete the drill and weather conditions.
a.The caregiver confirmed the drill log in use did not include this information.
Plan of Correction: The drill log will be updated to include all required information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-940-A
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments.
Evidence:
The thermometer in the refrigerator measured 46 degrees.
Plan of Correction: Routine maintenance and cleaning was conducted. The refrigerator temperature is now at or below 40 degrees.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services