VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Nicole Watson-Lawrence
2248 Humphreys Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 794-4185

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Nov. 16, 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:

INSPECTION SUMMARY 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 and concluded on 11/16/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 2 children present, ranging in ages from 15 months to 2 years old, 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 provider / household 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 #:	22VAC40-111-180-A
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that subsequent Tuberculosis Screenings are obtained within 2 years of the previous Tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Two provider / Household Member records were reviewed. The record for provider #1, whose last Tuberculosis screening was conducted 6/7/2019,did not contain an updated screening. The record for household member #2, whose last Tuberculosis screening was conducted 6/13/2019,did not contain an updated screening. The provider confirmed that updated screenings had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that she did not realize that these screenings had expired. She stated that she will call to schedule new screenings for provider / household Members #1 and #2 this week and will send updated screening results upon completion.