VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Young Men's Christan Association of the Virginia Peninsulas at M
11487 General Puller Highway
Hartfield, VA 23071
(804) 316-9191

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: Jan. 9, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an in person tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on January 9, 2023. There were 37 children present, ranging in ages from 5 to 11, with 3 staff supervising. 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 3 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-K
Description:	Based on review of center documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall develop written procedures for abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed there was not a policy available for review related to head trauma.
Plan of Correction:	The director will ensure this training is included during the orientation process
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Description:	Based on a review of 3 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had completed orientation training in all required facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 (hire date 2-28-2022) and Staff # 2 (hire date 9-26-2022) did not include information indicating orientation related to prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and procedures to cope with distraught children was conducted.
Plan of Correction:	The director will ensure this training is included during the orientation process
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the youth room there were 21 containers of hand sanitizer, stored in an unlocked closet and near the sink on the counter there was 1 container of disinfecting wipes. These items are hazardous chemicals, and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning".
Plan of Correction:	All containers of hand sanitizer will be removed from the closet