VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Humirah Dost
6544 Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 909-6259

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: Nov. 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 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 monitoring inspection was conducted on November 15, 2023, from 11:00am-12:15pm. At the time of entrance, ( 4 ) children ( 10 ) points were in care with ( 2 ) caregivers present. The inspector reviewed 2 new children?s records and 2 caregiver/household member records. Children were observed playing with toys and going outside. One medication was inspected today. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Margaret Allworth at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on caregiver record review and caregiver interviews, caregiver fingerprints have not been updated every 5 years from the last checks. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and #2 fingerprints are dated 10/25/2018, they have not been updated every 5 years from the current date.
Plan of Correction:	Caregivers will make appointments for fingerprinting today and email the inspector once the results are received.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-710
Description:	Based on a review of a child's medication, the medication has not been dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original labeled container. Evidence: Child #1 epi pen was found with no label and not in a pharmacy labeled container.
Plan of Correction:	Caregivers will ask the parent for the original container with the prescription label for the epi pen.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and caregiver interview, child's medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: One child's medication was found in a folder stored in a high shelf, not locked.
Plan of Correction:	The medication will be stored in a cabinet or storage unit that can be locked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider has not has provided access to the water in the aboveground pool with a lock. Evidence: There is a aboveground pool filled with water located behind a mesh fence. The mesh fence is from the backside of the house to a fence line. There is a small area where it is possible that a child could squeeze through and have access to the pool. The fence is not secured with a lock.
Plan of Correction:	Locks will be purchased and installed on the fence so children will not have access to the pool.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-E
Description:	Based on observation the sandbox was not covered while not in use. Evidence: The children were inside and had not been outside yet today. The sandbox was observed with no covering. The caregiver stated they do not cover the sandbox.
Plan of Correction:	A tarp will be used to cover the sandbox when not in use.