VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dana Smith-Washington
6012 Steeplechase Lane
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 779-3206

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Nov. 15, 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 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-111 Nighttime Care 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS. 22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 20 Access to minor?s records 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities and Programs

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 renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 11/15/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 6 children present, ranging in ages from 15 months to 3 years, with 1 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 2 child records and 2 staff / household member records 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 #:	22VAC40-111-100-A
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not obtain results of a physical examination within 30 days of the child attending the family day home. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2, whose first date of attendance was 9/9/2021, did not contain documentation of the results of a physical examination. When asked, the provider stated that she does not have results of a physical examination for child #2.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has spoken to child #2's parent requesting this documentation and the parent told her that she has an appointment scheduled for this week to obtain an updated physical exam which she will give to the provider by the end of the week. In the future, results of a physical examination will be obtained within 30 days of a child attending the family day home.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-90-A
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that before a child may attend the family day home, documentation is obtained demonstrating that that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 whose first date of attendance was 9/9/2021, did not contain documentation regarding any immunizations received. When asked, the provider stated that she does not have an immunization record for child #2.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has spoken to child #2's parent requesting this documentation and the parent told her that she has an appointment scheduled for this week to obtain an updated record of immunizations which she will give to the provider by the end of the week. In the future, documentation of immunizations will be obtained prior to any child attending the family day home.