VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Afsaneh Azizi
1619 N. Highland street
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 746-8187

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Aug. 9, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 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

Technical Assistance:

Clarification was provided on the following topics: * Requirements for the current one-week menu * Central Registry Search requests follow-up * Forms in children's records

Comments:

An announced Initial inspection was conducted on 08/09/2023 from 7:00 am to approximately 9:30 am. There were no children in care on the day of inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children's records, 2 caregiver's records and 2 household member's records to ensure documentation was complete. During the inspection, the entire physical space of the family day home, emergency supplies, required posted documents, equipment, the family day home's forms with policies and procedures, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on the review of emergency supplies and interview, it was determined that a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a battery-operated weather band radio was not available. 2) The provider had a battery-operated radio but it was not weather-band.
Plan of Correction:	I ordered a new radio. I received it on 08/16/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-G
Description:	Based on documentation review, the provider did not ensure that wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys were inspected by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the wood-burning fireplace had not been inspected and an inspection report could not be provided for review.
Plan of Correction:	The fireplace inspection was conducted on 08/20/2023.