VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Shamedra Alston
1873 East Boulevard
Petersburg, VA 23805
(276) 759-3432

Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Sept. 25, 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

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on September 25, 2023 from approximately 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, household members, physical environment and equipment, emergencies, caregiver training, preventing the spread of disease and nutrition. The provider record, 2 household member records, and 3 children?s records were reviewed. All areas of the home were observed and areas where the children are cared for were inspected. There were 3 children in attendance for a total of 7 points. The children were observed taking a nap while the inspector was on the premises. The first aid kit was inspected and found complete. The menu, emergency numbers, and daily schedule were posted. The information gathered during the inspection determined violations with applicable standards or law. Violations were issued. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today, 09/29/2023. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again, and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measure(s).

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to conduct a central registry background check every five years for household members. Evidence: The record for household member #1 contained central registry results dated 01/11/18. A repeat central registry check was due on or before 01/11/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on records review the provider failed to obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1 and household member #1 contained Tuberculosis screenings dated 08/03/21. A repeat screening was due on or before 08/03/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on interview, the provider failed to have available an operable landline telephone that is accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: When asked to see the landline telephone, the provider stated that she did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.