Ms. Sheila Williams
721 Forbes Street
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 300-3390
VDSS Contact: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: Dec. 11, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 from 11:00am until 12:00pm. A Voluntary Registration renewal inspection was conducted on the same date. There were no children in care with the provider at the time of the inspection. All applicable subsidy requirements were reviewed with the vendor. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice and were discussed with the venfor during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-190-B Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 1 does not include the telephone number for the parent's place of employment.
2. The record for child 2 does not include the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
3. The record for child 3 does not include the telephone number for the parent's place of employment or the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
4. The record for child 4 does not include the telephone number for the parent's place of employment or the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
5. The vendor confirmed that the above listed information is missing from the children's records.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: The missing information for children's records will be obtained from the parents and documented in each child's record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-230-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that documentation that the child has been immunized according to the requirements of subsection A of ? 32.1-46 of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations is obtained before a child may attend the family day home.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 11/3/18) does not include documentation of immunizations.
2. The vendor confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: The immunization record for child 1 will be obtained from the parent and placed in the record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-250-D-1 Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all caregivers obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of the children in care.
Evidence:
1. The most recent CPR certification for caregiver 1 (vendor) is dated 10/13/20. Caregiver 1 was due for CPR recertification in October 2022.
2. Caregiver 1 confirmed that her CPR certification is expired.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: The vendor will schedule CPR/FA recertification training as soon as possible.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-250-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all caregivers have current certification in first aid appropriate to the children in care.
Evidence:
1. The most recent first aid certification for caregiver 1 (vendor) is dated 10/13/20. Caregiver 1 was due for first aid recertification in October 2022.
2. Caregiver 1 confirmed that her first aid certification is expired.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: The vendor will schedule CPR/FA recertification training as soon as possible.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-410-B Description: Based on a review of emergency supplies, the vendor did not ensure that a working, battery-operated flashlight is available in the family day home.
Evidence:
There is not a working, battery-operated flashlight in the family day home.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: A battery-operated flashlight will be purchased for the family day home.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-430-A-1 Description: Based on a review of the emergency drill practice log and interview, the vendor did not ensure that evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least monthly.
Evidence:
1. Evacuation practice drills were only practiced in January 2023, May 2023 and November 2023.
2. The vendor confirmed that evacuation drills were not practiced at least monthly.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: The vendor will ensure that evacuation drills are practiced every month.
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.
