VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Victoria Sowers
5180 McCoy Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7372

Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596

Inspection Date: June 6, 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. 8VAC20-770 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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/6/23 and concluded on 6/6/23. There were 10 children present with the provider. The point total was 15. 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/household records were reviewed. The inspection started at 9:30am and concluded at 10:45am. 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 review of documentation the provider failed to ensure that background checks were done every five years as required. Evidence: 1. The Central Registry Clearance on file for staff #1 was dated 2/28/18 and had not yet been redone as required. 2. The Finger Print Clearance on file for household member #2 was dated 3/20/18 and had not yet been redone as required. These are to be completed every five years.
Plan of Correction:	The needed background checks will be obtained.
Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on discussions with the provider and review of the home the provider failed to ensure there was a carbon monoxide detector as required. Evidence: There was no carbon monoxide detector available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The carbon monoxide detector will be obtained and placed in the home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation the provider failed to ensure that Tuberculosis Screenings are done every two years as required. Evidence: The TB test on file for staff #2 had expired as of 3/01/23.
Plan of Correction:	A new screening or test will be obtained.