VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Alicia Quiroga
13131 Drew Hunt Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 492-0591

Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062

Inspection Date: Oct. 31, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced inspection was completed on 10/31/2023 from 9:45am to 10:55am in response to a planned change related to the legal entity operating the program. Any areas of noncompliance are documented in the violation notice. The provider was present with one assistant. There were nine children in care, ranging in age from 17-months to three-years-old, for a total of 21 points. Children were observed reading books, practicing flashcards with the assistant, doing a stamping craft while discussing the days of the week in Spanish, cleaning up, and going outside to play. Two new child records were reviewed as well as updates for long-term children. The provider record, the assistant?s record, one adult household member record, and one pet record were reviewed. The provider and assistant have current certification in CPR and First Aid. Two medications and authorization forms were reviewed and the provider and assistant have current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The first aid kit, flashlight, weather-band radio, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were observed. The emergency drill log, attendance, and menu were also reviewed. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-700-A
Description:	Based on review of two medications and authorization forms, the provider did not obtain written authorization from a parent to administer emergency medications to a child in care. Evidence: The medication authorization forms for Child B?s emergency medications did not contain a parent signature authorizing the provider to administer the medications to the child.
Plan of Correction:	The form was signed by the parent the same day. Moving forward we will make sure parents sign the authorization form when the medication is dropped off.