Fresh Start Ministries, Inc.
323 Patrick Avenue
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 732-9532
VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397
Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Background Checks Code
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
32.1 Report by person other than physician
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Special Services
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
- Comments:
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A Subsidy Health and Safety inspection was conducted on December 14, 2022, to review supplemental health and safety requirements. Upon arrival, the were 20 children ages 5-10 years old present under the direct care of 1 staff members. Licensing Inspector review 3 staff records and 3 children records.
A Religiously Exempt monitoring inspection was also conducted on this date; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered under the Religiously Exempt Code, are reviewed during this supplemental inspection.
Violations were found during the supplemental subsidy health and safety inspection requirements and are identified on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a carbon monoxide detector in each building built before 2015 and that houses a child day program.
EVIDENCE:
Center did not have a carbon monoxide detector in each building.Plan of Correction: Center will purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors for each building.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-600-F Description: Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities.
EVIDENCE:
The Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 staff records. Staff #1, #2, and #3 has not completed any of the required 16 hours annual training.Plan of Correction: Staff will complete 16 hours of annual training for year 2022. Staff will complete additional 16 training for the current year.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-650-C-3 Description: Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks used by children in care have warm water that does not exceed 120 F.
EVIDENCE:
The sink located in the upstairs bathroom was not have warm water.Plan of Correction: Center will contact electrical/plumbing service to adjust water temperatures.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-670-E Description: Based on review of policies and procedures, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
EVIDENCE:
Center has not developed a plan of continuity written policy and procedure.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
