Frederick County Center
444 Shady Elm Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 869-1558
Current Inspector: Amy Tomblin (804) 629-3923
Inspection Date: Dec. 1, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced non-mandated inspection was conducted on 12/01/2022 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. regarding a self-report received on 11/18/2022. A total of 1 child record and 1 staff record was reviewed. Interviews were conducted in conjunction with Child Protect Services.
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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the last 30 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1?s start date on file is 9/6/2022. The TB screening on file was 4/7/2022.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that the TB screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of Staff #1?s date of employment.Plan of Correction: Associate Director and Program Operations Specialist are creating a tracking document to ensure compliance of all TB testing requirements for new employees. This document will be in addition to the tracking sheet that already exists for current employees.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: 8VAC20-780-410-1: B2
Based on interview, the center failed to prohibit a forbidden action.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 reported to the Licensing Inspector that on 11/17/2022 Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 by the arm, dragged the child across the room, forced the child to stay in a beanbag chair by holding the child down by the arms.
2. Interviews with Staff #3 and #4 confirmed the reported incident as both staff witnessed the incident. Interviews with Staff #3 and #4 revealed that Child #1 was screaming, kicking and trying to get free while being held down by Staff #1.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 in report was terminated immediately upon the confirmation of the incident. Program self-reported the incident. Program will continue to provide training and supports on behavior management and children with behaviors.
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.
