VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sentara Senior Community Care
5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. #260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 252-7800

Current Inspector: Margaret T Pittman (757) 641-0984

Inspection Date: May 9, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-61 GENERAL PROVISIONS 22VAC40-61 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-61 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-61 SUPERVISION 22VAC40-61 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE 22VAC40-61 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 22VAC40-61 BUILDINGS AND GROUND 22VAC40-61 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES 22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION 22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT

Technical Assistance:

22VAC40-61-250-B

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 05/09/2023 from 9:20 am to 2:00 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 26 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed: 7 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-61-150-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff who provide direct care to participants attend at least 12 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. Upon review of staff records, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not complete at least 12 hours of training annually in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Implement revised tracking document for education plan to include date and signature of when education was completed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-61-160-A-1
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 works as direct care staff and does not have a current certification in first aid in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure all direct care staff members have up to date certifications in first aid from the American Heart Association.
Standard #:	22VAC40-61-180-E-1
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff person obtain an evaluation by a qualified licensed practitioner that completes an assessment for tuberculosis in a communicable form no earlier than 30 days before or no later than seven days after employment or contact with participants. The tuberculosis evaluation shall be consistent with the TB risk assessment as published by the Virginia Department of Health, with additional testing, singly or in combination, as deemed necessary. Evidence: 1. On the day of inspection, Staff #1 could not provide documentation of an initial evaluation for tuberculosis (TB) consistent with the TB risk assessment as published by the Virginia Department of Health for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure initial evaluation for tuberculosis are completed for all new hires.
Standard #:	22VAC40-61-180-E-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all staff and volunteers have an annual tuberculosis risk assessment completed. Evidence: 1. On the day of inspection, Staff #1 could not provide documentation of a current annual evaluation for tuberculosis (TB) consistent with the TB risk assessment as published by the Virginia Department of Health for Staff #3 and Staff #4.
Plan of Correction:	Conduct annual tuberculosis risk assessment screenings on all staff for current year.
Standard #:	22VAC40-61-300-E-7-d
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure the MAR includes the diagnosis, condition, or specific indications for which the medication is prescribed. Evidence: 1. During medication observation with Staff #6, Participant #8 was administered Lactulose 20g; however, the MAR and medication order did not include the diagnosis, condition, or specific indications for which the medication is prescribed.
Plan of Correction:	Clinic staff will ensure the MAR includes the diagnosis, condition, or specific indications for the medication prescribed. Clinic supervisor will complete monthly random audits.