Amsale Bizuneh
7494 Digby Green
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 861-4176
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Jan. 11, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Health Care of Caregivers and Household Members
8VAC20-800 Environment and Equipment
8VAC20-800 Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to: qualifications for substitute providers and assistants; crib placement when occupied; and attendance.
The family day home demonstrated compliance related to the installation of a carbon monoxide detector.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:45 am to 12:05pm. There were 12 children (45 points) with 4 caregivers present. The children were observed playing and engaging with the caregivers. Diapering and nap time preparation was observed. Infant bottles, first aid kit and the emergency drill log was reviewed. 5 children's records, 3 caregiver's records and 1 household member's record was reviewed. There were no medications on site.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a Description: Based on records review and staff interview, the family day home did not obtain results of a central registry finding for a household member becoming 14 years old within 30 days of the household member reaching that age.
Evidence:
1. Household member # 1 turned 14 years old on 9/15/22.
2. The central registry results for Household member # 1 were dated 1/9/23.
3. The provider stated that the request was submitted and sent back due to incompletion. However, there was no documentation to show if the request was actually submitted on time.Plan of Correction: Central registry was requested and was returned due to incompletion on 10/2022.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-120-B Description: Based on records review, the provider did not obtain reference checks for an assistant prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence: Caregiver # 1's first day of employment was 9/26/22. Letters of references for Caregiver # 1 were dated 10/2/22 and 10/4/22.Plan of Correction: Verbal reference was done prior to hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-150-D-1 Description: Based on observation and staff interview, assistants left alone with children did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Evidence:
1. At the beginning of the inspection at 10:45 am, the provider was not at the family day home and there were 12 children with 3 assistants present.
2. The provider returned to the family day home at approximately 10:55 am.
3. None of the assistants present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Plan of Correction: CPR certification was scheduled for Dec. 2022. Canceled due to COVID. Rescheduled for 1/29/23.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-150-D-2 Description: Based on observation and staff interview, assistants left alone with children did not have current certification in First Aid.
Evidence:
1. At the beginning of the inspection at 10:45 am, the provider was not at the family day home and there were 12 children with 3 assistants present.
2. The provider returned to the family day home at approximately 10:55 am.
3. None of the assistants present had a current certification in first aid.Plan of Correction: First Aid certification was scheduled for Dec. 2022. Canceled due to COVID. Rescheduled for 1/29/23.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
