Word of Life Outreach Ministries
14605 Woods Edge Road
South chesterfield, VA 23834
(804) 530-1150
VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367
Inspection Date: Nov. 18, 2019 and Dec. 9, 2019
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Technical Assistance:
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N/A
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing department on 10/16/2019. The inspection was initiated on 11/19/19 and completed on 12/26/19. On 11/19/19, the inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. On 12/09/19, the inspector was on site from approximately 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM. Interviews with staff were completed, observations were made in the center, and documentation was reviewed.
The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, there were violations found during the inspection regarding background checks and staff records. See the violation notice for more details.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of one staff record and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff and volunteer had a sworn statement or affirmation prior to the beginning of employment and a search of the central registry within the first 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Evidence:
1. On 11/18/19, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 has been supervising children in the afternoons since the middle of October. Staff #2 stated a central registry finding had not been requested for Staff #1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain central registry results.
2. The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain a completed sworn statement of affirmation. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed a sworn statement of affirmation.
3. On 12/9/19, the record for Staff #1 contained a copy of the requested central registry finding and a completed sworn statement dated 11/19/19.Plan of Correction: The required background checks have been requested and/or obtained.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-4 Complaint related: No Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure one new staff had been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children by the first date of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of Staff #1 (hire date mid-October 2019) did not contain by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children by the first date of employment. On 12/9/19, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 still needs to obtain the form.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 has a doctor?s appointment scheduled to obtain her TB test and have staff health form completed.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of one staff record and interview, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check for one staff prior to employment.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 has been supervising children in the afternoons.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 completed the finger-print based national criminal background check on December 2, 2019. We are waiting on the results.
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.
