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Zoe Kapogiannis

Inspection · 2021-08-31

Date
2021-08-31
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
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

22VAC40-111 Administration
22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Care of Children
22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-111 Nutrition
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.

A monitoring inspection was initiated on August 31, 2021 and concluded on August 31, 2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were eight children present, ranging in ages from three months to 12 years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of three child records and three caregiver/ household member records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

4
Standard 22VAC40-111-180-A
Based on record review, the provider did not ensure each caregiver and adult household member obtained a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening every two years from the date of the first screening.

Evidence:

1. Documentation of the most recent tuberculosis screening for caregiver #1 was dated 05/12/2019 exceeding the requirement to renew every two years.
2. Documentation of the most recent tuberculosis screening for household member #1 was dated 05/16/2019 exceeding the requirement to renew every two years.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will schedule an appointment to get our tuberculosis screenings updated by next week.
Standard 22VAC40-111-430-A
Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.

Evidence:

The staircase had a gate that extended across the bottom of the staircase. The gate was attached on to the railing on one side and the banister on the other side, however the middle of the gate was able to be opened as the two panels were not connected.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will repair the gate to ensure children do not have access to the stairs.
Standard 22VAC40-111-800-B
Based on review of the emergency preparedness plan and interview, the provider did not ensure the emergency plan was reviewed at least annually and update as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.

Evidence:

1, Written documentation indicated the emergency preparedness plan was last reviewed on 07/02/2019, exceeding the requirement to review annually.
2. The provider stated the emergency plan had not been reviewed.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will review the plan and update the acknowledgement today.
Standard 22VAC40-80-120-E-2
Based on interview, the provider did not ensure the most recent violation notice was posted within the family day home.

Evidence:

The provider stated the most recent violation notice issued on February 4, 2021 was not posted as she had not printed as of yet.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will print the violation notice from the most recent inspection to be posted in the family day home.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services