VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Word of Life Outreach Ministries
14605 Woods Edge Road
South chesterfield, VA 23834
(804) 530-1150

VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Oct. 18, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION 22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 PROGAMS 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted Monday, October 18, 2021. The inspection was initiated at approximately 10:10 AM and concluded at approximately 12:20 PM. There were eight children present, ranging in ages from two to four years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of two children?s records and three staff records were reviewed. A code compliance inspection was also conducted on this date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-E-1
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. A review of three staff records was completed. Three staff records had documentation of expired CPR training. The CPR cards indicated the certification expired on 10/03/2021. 2. The director stated they do have a policy to ensure at least one staff member is present at all times with current CPR certification but did not realize the CPR certification had expired.
Plan of Correction:	I did not realize the CPR cards expired at the beginning of the month. I will schedule a class as soon as possible.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-640
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not all areas of the premises accessible to children were free of obvious injury hazards Evidence: 1. An approximately 30 foot long blue cable was observed laying on the ground creating a tripping and choking hazard. 2. A metal mesh grate was observed propped up against the building. The metal grate was broken with sharp edges protruding. 3. Children were observed playing on the outdoor playground during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will remove these items from the playground.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-740-A-2
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, the vendor did not ensure children's hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. Children were observed taking bathroom breaks before going outside to play. Six children were observed using the bathroom and not washing their hands. 2. Staff #1 was observed putting hand sanitizer on the children?s hands. 3. Staff #1 stated the children do not wash their hands after using the bathroom and hand sanitizer is always put on the children?s hands after coming out of the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure the children wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-780-A-3
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure the center practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: The drill log indicating the dates emergency drills were practiced was reviewed. The drill log did not document practice of a lockdown drill. Staff #2 stated the center has not practiced a lockdown drill in over a year.
Plan of Correction:	We will begin to practice a lockdown drill at least once a year.