VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gedell Gresham
3350 Mattaponi Avenue
West point, VA 23181
(804) 843-4818

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Jan. 7, 2022 and Jan. 11, 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 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

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 January 7, 2022 and concluded on January 11, 2022. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were six children present, ranging in ages from two years to five years, with one caregiver 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, one caregiver and two 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 #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on a review of caregiver records and interview, the provider did not obtain the required repeat background checks for one caregiver every five years. Evidence: The most recent central registry check for caregiver #1 was dated 11/02/2016 and expired on 11/02/2021. The provider stated she requested an updated central registry check in November 2021 however she had not received the results and had not followed up to obtain the status of the request.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will follow up to find out the status and request another one if need be within the next ten days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review of household member records, the provider did not ensure household member #2 obtained a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Documentation of a tuberculosis screening for household member #2 was dated 04/24/2019, exceeding the two year allowance.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have him renew the tuberculosis screening this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure the aboveground swimming pool was locked in a manner to prevent access to the water by children in care. Evidence: The gate to the aboveground swimming pool was closed but was not locked in a manner that would prevent access by children in care. The provider stated the lock was not in place as they had been working on the pool over the weekend.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have my son lock the gate immediately and remind him to ensure the gate is locked after each time using the gate.