Inspection · 2024-08-12
Date
2024-08-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Mahrukh Aziz
(571) 835-4718
(571) 835-4718
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.
Yes
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-790 SUBSIDY REGULATIONS
Inspector Notes
An unannounced subsidy inspection was conducted on 8/12/24 from 10:50 am to 11:50 am. There were 2 children (4 points) present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 1 staff records on-site.
This inspection included :
? document review - emergency drill logs, attendance and the emergency preparedness plan
? tour of the home
*review of emergency supplies, cribs for children's use
? 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.
Violations
7Standard 8VAC20-790-180-B
Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not maintain written attendance for children in care.
Evidence: The most recent attendance recorded in the attendance log was dated 6/24/24. The vendor stated that she had not recorded attendance since then.
Evidence: The most recent attendance recorded in the attendance log was dated 6/24/24. The vendor stated that she had not recorded attendance since then.
Plan of Correction: Attendance will be logged daily.
Standard 8VAC20-790-190-B
Based on record review, children's records were not complete.
Evidence: Child # 1's record was missing the following information: Medication policy, communicable illness information, emergency plan, and sick policy.
Evidence: Child # 1's record was missing the following information: Medication policy, communicable illness information, emergency plan, and sick policy.
Plan of Correction: The documents were completed by the parent but could not be found during the inspection. If not found the documents will be requested again.
Standard 8VAC20-790-250-F
Based on record review, the vendor did not complete the department's annual health and safety training.
Evidence: There was no documentation to show that the Virginia Health and Safety Update Training was completed annually.
Evidence: There was no documentation to show that the Virginia Health and Safety Update Training was completed annually.
Plan of Correction: The training will be completed.
Standard 8VAC20-790-270-A
Based on observation, potentially hazardous materials were not inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1. Air fresheners, cleaners and medications were stored in a closet that had a half broken door. These items were accessible to children.
2. Open cigarettes were found in the bedroom to which the door was open. The room was across from the bathroom which was used by a child in care.
Evidence:
1. Air fresheners, cleaners and medications were stored in a closet that had a half broken door. These items were accessible to children.
2. Open cigarettes were found in the bedroom to which the door was open. The room was across from the bathroom which was used by a child in care.
Plan of Correction: All materials will be removed until the closet door is fixed. The cigarettes will be stored in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Standard 8VAC20-790-390-A-3
Based on observation, the caregiver did not wash hands before preparing milk for and feeding a child.
Evidence:
1. The caregiver was observed preparing a milk bottle for Child # 1 and then feeding the bottle to Child # 1.
2. The caregiver did not wash hands with soap and water prior to these actions.
Evidence:
1. The caregiver was observed preparing a milk bottle for Child # 1 and then feeding the bottle to Child # 1.
2. The caregiver did not wash hands with soap and water prior to these actions.
Plan of Correction: Handwashing will be practiced.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-1
Based on record review, evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
Evidence: According to the evacuation log, the most recent evacuation drill was conducted on 1/18/24.
Evidence: According to the evacuation log, the most recent evacuation drill was conducted on 1/18/24.
Plan of Correction: Evacuation drills will be practiced monthly and recorded in the log.
Standard 8VAC20-790-450-B
Based on observation, a child place in an infant seat while feeding was not fastened securely.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 was observed placed in an infant car seat with a milk bottle.
2. Child # 1 was not fastened securely in the car seat.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 was observed placed in an infant car seat with a milk bottle.
2. Child # 1 was not fastened securely in the car seat.
Plan of Correction: Infants will not be placed in a car seat for feeding purposes and a different seating equipment will be used that is approved for feeding with safety measures in place.