YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas-Westside Elementary School
800 West Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 647-2974
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: May 23, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS.
22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES
- Technical Assistance:
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Today we discussed emergency equipment
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today. There were 18 children in care with three staff including the site director, assistant staff and one junior counselor. Children were observed interacting in table top activities. Children's records were reviewed. Staff emergency contact information was reviewed. Staff records were reviewed at the central location during an earlier inspection. Required postings, annual inspections, medication, first aid kit and emergency items were reviewed. Violations regarding emergency contact information, annual inspections and emergency items were identified and appear on the violation notices. Each violation was reviewed with the site director at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 - During record review there was not an emergency contact form available for review for staff 2. a. Staff 2 stated that he has been working at this center location since December 14, 2018. Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection. Going forward center management will ensure that each staff member has an emergency form filled out and on file on the first day of employment.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-540-E Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that emergency items are working. Evidence: 1 - The battery-operated radio was not working during the inspection. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the radio was not working. Additionally, the flashlight could not be located. Plan of Correction: Going forward center management will ensure that required emergency equipment is in working order including extra batteries for the radio and flashlight. Furthermore, both the radio and flashlight will be stored in a consistent location so that it is easily accessible whenever it is needed.
Standard #: 22VAC40-80-120-E-1 Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the violation notice is posted in the center. Evidence: 1 - The most inspection violations are not posted in the center. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the most recent violation notices are not posted in the center. Plan of Correction: Center management will ensure that the most recent violations are posted in the center each day, during all hours of operation.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
