VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sagastume, Rosa
3011 Fairmont Street
Falls church, VA 22042
(703) 554-9056

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: July 13, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Technical Assistance:

Consultation was given on forms, training links for subsidy annual update as well as ensuring the parent understood that the provider does not have MAT certification and can not administer an emergency medication. The vendor has agreed to keep an emergency medication on-site for emergency personnel if a food allergy reaction was to occur.

Comments:

An in-person annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 7/13/2022 from 10:15-11:20. There were two children present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed 2 children's records and adult/household member background checks and TB clearance documentation, physical space, trainings and nutrition. Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. Feel free to call if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-170-G
Description:	Based on vendor statement, a written list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions has not been maintained. Evidence: The vendor stated that she did not have a list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
Plan of Correction:	A list will be created that has all information for children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-190-B-12
Description:	Based on vendor statement and record review, a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy is not available for review. Evidence: No care plan with physician instructions and steps to take in case of an exposure to the food allergen was available.
Plan of Correction:	Child #1's parent was given a care plan to take to the doctor. The plan was completed and returned to the vendor.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-250-F
Description:	Based on vendor statement and a review of training certificates, the vendor did not complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The annual health and safety class for 2022 has not been taken as of the day of the monitoring inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor completed the annual health and safety update training and provided the certificate (7/18/2022).
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-400-B-2
Description:	Based on observation, an emergency medication for a child in care was not maintained in the original container. Evidence: The vendor had an emergency medication for Child #1 that was not in the original container with a label identifying the name of the child, dosage and route of administration.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor has requested that the emergency medication box with identifying information be bought to the home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-400-H
Description:	Based on observation, a child's medication was not kept in a secured place that prevents access by children. Evidence: Child #1's emergency medication was kept in the child's backpack. The backpack was in the living room used by children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The medication will be stored in a kitchen cabinet that is inaccessible to children.