VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

St. James Baptist Church
2169 New Market Road
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 795-2669

VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Oct. 24, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced Subsidy Health and Safety inspection (SHSI) on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 11:45am to approximately 1:20pm. There were 21 children in attendance and a total of four staff directly supervising. Upon arrival, the children were observed interacting with peers and staff. The children were preparing for lunch and were later observed during rest time and quiet time. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. All areas of the facility including classrooms, kitchen, hallways, outdoor play area, and bathrooms were inspected. Medication is administered and medications and authorizations were reviewed. Five children's records and four staff records were reviewed. A code compliance inspection was conducted on the same date as the SHSI supplemental inspection. 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 #:	8VAC20-790-540-B-11
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4 indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy, but a written allergy care plan was not in the record. 2) During interview, management confirmed that a written allergy care plan has not been received for Child #4.
Plan of Correction:	The written allergy care plan was requested from the parent and received at the center on 11/04/22.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 does not have documentation of a negative TB screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Plan of Correction:	The TB screening for Staff #4 has been requested.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-F
Description:	Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #1 was completed on 12/30/19. 2) During interview, Staff #1 reported the training has not been completed since 12/30/19.
Plan of Correction:	Completed 11/15/2022. All staff will be reminded to take the training annually.