VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lateisha Harvey
3307 Oxnard Road
Henrico, VA 23223
(804) 929-1994

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Aug. 31, 2021 and Sept. 2, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was initiated on August 31, 2021 and concluded on September 2, 2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were four children present, ranging in ages from two years to nine years, with one 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 three child records, two household member records and one staff record 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 #:	22VAC40-111-770
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not maintain a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries, available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: 1. The portable battery operated radio was not operable. 2. The provider stated she did not have extra batteries on site for the portable radio.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will purchase new batteries for the radio and extra batteries to keep in the home.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-800-B
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure the emergency plan was reviewed at least annually and updated as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: 1. The most recent review of the emergency plan was documented on 07/07/2019, exceeding the annual requirement. 2. The provider stated she had not reviewed the emergency plan.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will review the plan and sign the acknowledgement.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-5-a
Description:	Based on review of household member records, the provider did not obtain a Child protective services central registry check within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old. Evidence: Household member #2 did not have a central registry check completed within 30 days of becoming 14 years of age.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I sent the request off for the central registry but they couldn't locate it so I sent another one.