Zion United Methodist Church
1674 Zion Road
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 459-1913
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: July 7, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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?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:
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An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 7/7/2022 and concluded on 7/7/2022 from 10:35 AM to 1:00 PM. There were 41 children present, ranging in ages from one to five, with 10 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, procedures and medication. A total of four children?s records and five staff?s 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 facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 4/25/22. There is no current fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter in the file.
2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.Plan of Correction: In the future, if a staff member returns to employment at Zion all background checks will be redone.
Staff 2 will make an appointment to obtain an updated fingerprint background check as soon as it can be scheduled.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment and have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. There is no current sworn statement in the file. The central registry background check is dated 6/20/22.
2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.Plan of Correction: In the future, if a staff member returns to employment at Zion all background checks will be redone.
Staff 1 will complete a new sworn statement and documentation to complete the central registry.
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.
