VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Viesta Trigg
137 Vencil Street
Bluefield, VA 24605
(304) 952-2723

Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283

Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on 11/29/2023 and concluded on 11/29/2023. There were no children present during this inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of one child record and two staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 10:00 am and concluded at 11:15 am. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review the provider failed to ensure that every applicant and persons involved in supervising children in care have a fingerprint based background check every five years. Evidence: Staff #1 & 2 have fingerprint background checks that expired 9/13/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that she had an appointment to get the fingerprint background checks completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on evidence the provider failed to ensure that the first aid kit contained all the required items. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing an instructional manual.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will make sure there is a first aid manual in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation and interviews the provider failed to ensure that a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: The provider did not have extra batteries for the portable radio.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will purchase batteries and keep in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-B
Description:	(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation and interviews the provider failed to ensure that an operable thermometer available to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: The provider stated that she has not obtained a thermometer to monitor the refrigerator and freezer.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator and freezer.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review the provider failed to ensure that caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1 & 2 have zero hours of annual training.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ensure that 16 hours of trainings are received annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The light switch in the bathroom used by the children does not have a cover, exposing the wires behind the switch. 2. The facing of the doorway from the childcare room into the kitchen was missing and there were nail heads protruding that could entangle or snag skin. 3. The sink in the child care room had stains and appeared to have not been cleaned.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will have the switch plate cover replaced, remove the nails and clean the bathroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-I
Description:	Based on observation the provider failed to follow the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code by not have an operable smoke detector in the home. Evidence: There was no operable smoke detector in the home on 11/29/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will have the smoke detector replaced and ensure it is working properly.