New Horizon Outreach Ministries
1575 Kerrey Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 855-1964
VDSS Contact: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575
Inspection Date: Sept. 21, 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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A code compliance inspection was conducted on 9/21/2022. There were seven children in care with two staff supervising. A sampling of two children's records and three staff records were reviewed.
Violations of the Code of Virginia were cited and reviewed with the program director in the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-4 Description: Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision.
Evidence:
1. There was no physician statement available for staff 3, identified by staff 1 as supervising children in the afternoons when staff 2 leaves.
2. Staff 1 acknowledged that there was no physician statement for staff 3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-1 Description: Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff wash hands before and after diapering.
Evidence:
1. Staff 2 was observed changing children's diapers. Staff 2 did not wash hands between diaper changes.
2. Staff 2 stated that her hands were cleaned with a wipe between diapering and were not washed between each diaper change.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each employee has submitted to fingerprinting.
Evidence:
Staff 1 stated that staff 3 assists in supervising children in the afternoon when staff 2 leaves for the day. Results of fingerprinting were not obtained for staff 3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-3 Description: Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that results of a child protective services (CPS) central registry search have been obtained.
Evidence:
1. The record provided for staff 1, employed since 8/1/2022, did not include the results of a CPS central registry search.
2.Results of a CPS central registry search were not available for staff 3, identified by staff 1 as assisting with the children in the afternoons.
3. Staff 1 acknowledged that CPS central registry searches were not available for staff 2 and staff 3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.036-B-1 Description: Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff have completed a sworn disclosure statement.
Evidence:
1. A completed and signed sworn disclosure statement was not available for staff 3, identified by staff 1 as assisting with the children in the afternoons.
3. Staff 1 acknowledged that a sworn disclosure statement was not completed by staff 3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.036-E Description: Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that no person is involved in the day-to-day operation of the child date center or shall be in control of or supervising one or more children without first having completed the required background checks.
Evidence:
1. Staff 2 was observed supervising the children during the inspection. Results of a CPS central registry check have not been obtained for staff 2.
2. Staff 1 stated that staff 3 assists with supervising the children in the afternoons after staff 2 ends her shift. No background checks have been obtained for staff 3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
