VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Juliana Opoku
8222 McClelland Place
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-0088

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Oct. 19, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minors 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 today between 2:00pm and 3:15pm. There were 2 children present with the Provider a total of 4 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed watching TV and playing freely. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and adult records, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during todays inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-5
Description:	Based on interview, the provider has not obtained central registry background check results for each person over the age of 14 years living in the home. Evidence: Household member #1 turned 14 years old in March 2023. The provider stated that they mailed that background check but has not received results. The provider confirmed that thy did not follow-up with the appropriate agency to inquire about the background check results.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact the office of background investigations to see if they have the results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not have a working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio with batteries kept available to the caregiver at all times. Evidence: The providers flashlight was not working during the inspection. The battery-operated radio did not have batteries near by. The provider was able to locate batteries in a different area of the house and install them into the radio.
Plan of Correction:	I will have to get a new flashlight. I'll keep the batteries near the radio.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The most recent documented annual review of the emergency plan was dated 9/24/2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will review the plan this weekend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation, menu requirements were not met. Evidence: A food menu for the current was not posted during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #2 (date of enrollment: 6/13/2023) file does not contain documentation of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact the parent and ask them to bring it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental Pages from the last two inspections which clearly state "DO NOT POST" were observed posted on the Providers wall.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review, caregivers did not obtained a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The provider has completed 8.5 hours of training since 2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure to get the rest done before the end of the year.