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Martha Howard
4511 6th Street South
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 470-8208

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: Oct. 9, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-111 Administration
22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Care of Children
22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease
22VAC40-111 Medication Administration
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-111 Nutrition
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
54.1-3408 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was offered regarding medications.

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. There were 6 children (18 points) in direct care of 3 caregivers. The children were observed eating morning snack, napping, washing hands after using the bathroom, and playing outdoors. 5 children's records, 3 caregiver records and 1 household member record was reviewed. Medications, emergency drill records and first aid supplies were reviewed. A walk through of the family day home was conducted. Areas of non compliance are listed in the violation notice. For any questions related to this inspection please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@dss.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-111-710
Description: Based on observation and record review, the family day home did not obtain written authorization for prescription medication, and the prescription medication was not maintained in it's original packaging.
Evidence:
1. Child # 3 had a long term emergency medication on site.
2. The medication was not maintained in it's original labeled container dispensed by the pharmacy.
3. The provider did not obtain written authorization from the physician.

Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents to complete the form and bring in the original packaging for the medication.

Standard #: 22VAC40-111-720-A
Description: Based on observation, the family day home did not maintain non prescription medication in it's original packaging.
Evidence:
1. Child # 4 had non prescription allergy medication on site.
2. The medication was not maintained in it's original packaging.

Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents to bring in the packaging.

Standard #: 22VAC40-111-800-B
Description: Based on record review, the emergency preparedness plan for the family day home was not updated annually.
Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan for the family day home was not updated annually.

Plan of Correction: The plan will be updated.

Standard #: 22VAC40-111-60-B
Description: Based on records review, children's records were not complete.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1 and Child # 2's records were missing an annual update.
2. Child # 3's record did not have the authorization for emergency medical care completed by the parent.

Plan of Correction: I will have the parents complete the missing 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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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