VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Rescue Church
4810 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 487-2633

VDSS Contact: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: Nov. 3, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 54.1 Must be MAT Certified 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:

An unannounced Code Compliance inspection was conducted from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM on November 3, 2022. There were 15 children observed in care with three staff. Ratios, staffing, procedures, written statements and background checks observed and/or reviewed. A sampling of three children's records and 9 staff 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 and discussed with the program director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not posted in a visible location on the premises the fact that it is exempt from licensure. Evidence: 1. There was no notice or documentation of exemption posted in a visible location on the premises. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that a notice was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following during the exit interview: A copy of the exemption letter will be immediately posted in the facility lobby area.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that Staff have submitted to fingerprinting. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to provide the results of fingerprinting for staff 7.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following during the exit interview: Staff 7 will obtain fingerprinting.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a completed and signed sworn disclosure or affirmation statement for prospective employees before employment or commencement of services. Evidence: 1.The facility did not have completed and signed sworn disclosure or affirmation statement in the records for staff 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not have sworn disclosure or affirmation statements for the above staff.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following during the exit interview: All staff will complete and sign sworn disclosure or affirmation forms immediately. Child protective services central registry searches will be obtained for all staff.