Salem Montessori School, Inc.
101 Corporate Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1523
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20 780 Administration.
8VAC20 780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20 780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced non-mandated focused monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/21/2023 from 9:30 am to 11:47 am. The Licensing Inspector reviewed three children?s records, two medications and associated records, four staff records, and other program records. The facility management has requested a training session on record keeping.
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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on document review, the center failed to ensure staff had a TB screening every two years.
EVIDENCE:
The most recent TB screening for staff 4 was dated 9/15/2021.Plan of Correction: The staff person will have a TB screening right away, and all records will be checked to make sure they are done on time from now on.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on document review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in case as it occurs.
EVIDENCE:
The inspector counted 16 children in care in the Maple room. The attendance sheet showed 15 children were in care. A staff person in the classroom stated they didn?t update the attendance sheet when a child came in earlier.Plan of Correction: The attendance sheet was corrected immediately, and from now on staff will record arrivals and departures of children as it happens.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-G Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication for a child was labeled with all required elements.
EVIDENCE:
Two prescription medications, a Novolog insulin pen, and Baqsimi, were in a zipper bag. Neither medication was labeled with a name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Staff 1 identified both medications as belonging to child 1.Plan of Correction: The medication person at the center contacted the parents immediately, and they will bring in the prescription labeled packaging. From now on, all medications will be checked for labeling monthly.
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.
