Ms. Lynona French
17 Harmon Street
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3990
Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Personnel
8VAC20-800 Household Members
8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members
8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training
8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on 12/5/2022 and concluded on 12/5/2022. There was one child present with one provider. The point total was two. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of two child records and one staff record was reviewed. The inspection started at 10:15 am and concluded at 11:30 am.
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 #: 8VAC20-800-770 Description: Based on observation and interviews the provider failed to ensure that a working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times.
Evidence:
The radio available did not have batteries and there was not a battery operated weather band radio available.Plan of Correction: The provider will purchase batteries to have available and if not able to find the weather band radio one will be purchased.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-830-A Description: Based on record review and interviews the provider failed to ensure The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.
Evidence:
The emergency evacuation drills (fire drills) were not practiced for the months of June through November, 2022.Plan of Correction: The provider will ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. The provider will also ensure that all required drills are conducted within the set time frames.
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.
