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Burlene Tharpe

Inspection · 2022-06-29

Date
2022-06-29
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Susan Ellington-Sconiers
(804) 588-2368
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 Physical Health of Caregivers and 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
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The inspector was on site from 2:40pm to approximately 4:35pm. During this inspection, there were six children present in the care of two caregivers. The children were observed in their designated areas in the home, interacting with peers, and playing with age appropriate toys. The areas of childcare, kitchen, the indoor and outdoor play areas were inspected. The caregivers were observed having positive interactions with the children. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The first aid kit and emergency supplies, daily attendance, and emergency drills were reviewed. Five children's records, two caregivers' records, and one household member's 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

2
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on a review of two caregivers' records and interview, the provider did not ensure one caregiver completed a national fingerprint check before the first day of employment.

Evidence: 1) The national fingerprint check in the record for Caregiver #2, hired on 04/21/22, was dated 12/11/18. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported Caregiver #2 was previously employed, but was terminated from employment in 2020. New fingerprints were not obtained prior to the first day of employment on 04/21/22.
Plan of Correction: Caregiver #2 will schedule a new appointment for fingerprints.
Standard 8VAC20-800-120-B
Based on a review of two caregivers' records and interview, the provider did not ensure one caregiver's record contained all the required information.

Evidence: 1) The record for Caregiver #2, hired on 04/21/22, did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or written documentation of Caregiver #2's orientation training. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported the documentation was not on file for Caregiver #2.
Plan of Correction: The documents will be located and filed accordingly.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services