VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Viesta Trigg
137 Vencil Street
Bluefield, VA 24605
(304) 952-2723

Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283

Inspection Date: June 15, 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 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/15/2023 and concluded on 6/15/2023. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The inspection started at 10:05 am and concluded at 11:00 am. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-940-B
Description:	Based on observation and interviews the provider failed to ensure that an operable thermometer is available to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: The provider stated that she does not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the refrigerator and freezer.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ensure that the refrigerator and freezer has an operable thermometer.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that all Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The light switch in the bathroom located in the day care area does not have a cover exposing the wires behind the switches. This bathroom is used by the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will have the switch plate cover replaced and monitor that all outlets and switch boxes have covers.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-E
Description:	Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that Bathtubs, buckets, and other containers of liquid accessible to children shall be emptied immediately after use. Evidence: 1. Located in the kitchen was a mop bucket full of dirty water. 2. Located on top of the trash can in the kitchen was a container of water with rags soaking.
Plan of Correction:	The provider emptied the buckets and containers.