Inspection · 2021-10-18
(804) 807-3277
Areas Reviewed
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION
Inspector Notes
This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including
telephone contacts and interviews.
A complaint inspection was initiated on 10/18/2021 and concluded on 11/08/2021. A
complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the
areas of supervision and mandated reporting. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to conduct the virtual investigation.
The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of
non-compliance with standards or law and a violation was issued.
Violations
1Evidence:
1. Staff #1 stated that they suspected that a child may have been abused and reported the suspected abuse to the director. Staff #1 did not report to to the local department of the county or city wherein the child resides or wherein the abuse or neglect is believed to have occurred or to the Department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. The director did not report the matter to the local department. Staff #1 stated that they did not get child abuse and neglect training when they were initially hired and was unaware of the mandated reporter requirement.
2. Staff #5 stated that Staff #1 reported suspected child abuse to them, but never reported to the local Child Protective Services.