Inspection · 2023-03-20
Date
2023-03-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anita Drewry
(757) 404-5261
(757) 404-5261
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
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 General Qualifications
8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance
8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services
Inspector Notes
A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was completed on 3/20/2023. There were 3 children, ranging in age from 5 months to 4 years of age, for a total of 8 points, with the vendor.
Information gathered during the inspection revealed violations with applicable standards or law. Violations are identified on the violation notice.
Violations
2Standard 8VAC20-790-400-H
Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure that medications are kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
There were several medications, a nighttime liquid cold medication, an antacid and a bottle of antiseptic liquid, located on a cabinet shelf at a height of about 5 feet in the kitchen where 2 children, ages 4 and 5 years old, were eating an afternoon snack.
The vendor acknowledged that even though the height of the shelf was a deterrent, the medications were not locked.
Evidence:
There were several medications, a nighttime liquid cold medication, an antacid and a bottle of antiseptic liquid, located on a cabinet shelf at a height of about 5 feet in the kitchen where 2 children, ages 4 and 5 years old, were eating an afternoon snack.
The vendor acknowledged that even though the height of the shelf was a deterrent, the medications were not locked.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that she will move these medications to her bedroom where the door remains locked during hours that children are in care.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-B
Based on a review of documentation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the emergency drills practiced.
When asked to review the emergency drill log for the past 12 months, the vendor stated that she had not conducted evacuation, shelter in place or lockdown drills in the past 6 months and did not have documentation of the drills practiced previous to that time.
When asked to review the emergency drill log for the past 12 months, the vendor stated that she had not conducted evacuation, shelter in place or lockdown drills in the past 6 months and did not have documentation of the drills practiced previous to that time.
Plan of Correction: The vendor will begin practicing evacuation drills monthly, at least to the of exit from the home when she feels that the weather is too cold for the infant in care to go outdoors. Shelter in place drills will be practiced at least twice and Lock down drills at least once during the current calendar year . Documentation of the drills will be maintained in a manner that they can be easily located.