Effingham Street Family YMCA
1013 Effingham Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-5511
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 30, 2023
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
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:30 -11:30 AM. At the time of the inspection, there were 30 preschool and school-age in care with four staff. Children were observed playing group games. The sample size was five staff and three children's records.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on a review of six staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member had a tuberculosis (Tb) screening within 30 days prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of hire 6/7/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 1/16/23 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
2. Staff #2 (date of hire 12/15/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 9/2/21 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
3. Staff #5 (date of hire 6/22/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 7/21/22 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
4. Staff #6 (date of hire 6/10/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 1/16/23 which was not within the prescribed time frame.Plan of Correction: In the future, staff will have Tb screening conducted within prescribed time frames.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of six staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff person had three references on file as to character and reputation prior to employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of hire 6/7/22) did not have documentation of references on file.
2. Staff #2 (date of hire 6/10/22) did not have documentation of references on file.Plan of Correction: All references have now been checked. In the future, references will be checked prior to employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and inspection of the physical plant, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas were safe and operable.
Evidence:
There cracks in the plastic finger guards on the doors leading to the classroom area.Plan of Correction: All physical plant issues will be referred to the maintenance department for repair.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on a review of logs for emergency drills, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that it implemented monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence:
Evacuation drills were not conducted in July or August of 2022.Plan of Correction: Monthly evacuation drills will be held and documented monthly.
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.
