VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Tammy Palmer
745 Union Valley Road
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 391-2509

Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596

Inspection Date: March 28, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on 03/28/23 and concluded on 03/28/23. There were 6 children present with 1 provider supervising. The point total was 14. 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 5 child records and 4 staff and family records were reviewed. The inspection started at 9:30am and concluded at 10:50am. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on review of the home and discussions with the provider, the provider failed to ensure that a working landline phone was available. Evidence: There was no longer an available landline phone as required.
Plan of Correction:	Landline service will be obtained as soon as possible. The traditional phone will be available for use in emergencies as required.