VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Zahida Babar
8467 Byers Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-0242

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Jan. 24, 2022

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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered regarding: Kitchen appliances, background checks.

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 and concluded on 1/24/22. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There was 1 child (2 points) in direct care and supervision of 1 caregiver. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. There were no medications on site. The child was observed playing with toys. Records were reviewed for 1 caregiver, 1 child and 1 adult household member. Emergency drill records and attendance records were also 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each caregiver, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.
Plan of Correction:	Another form with payment will be mailed out. A follow up will be conducted with the licensing inspector and she will be notified when the results are obtained. I already mailed out the forms with the payment.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each adult household member, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Household Member # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.
Plan of Correction:	Another form with payment will be mailed out. A follow up will be conducted with the licensing inspector and she will be notified when the results are obtained. The forms were mailed on 1/28/22.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, the caregiver did not ensure that children's hands were washed after toileting. Evidence: 1. Child # 1 was observed using the restroom. 2. After using the toilet, Child # 1 did not wash hands, and came out to play with toys.
Plan of Correction:	Children will be reminded to wash hands as soon as they are done toileting. The hands were washed soon after the provider noticed.