VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rhonda Holland-Hayes
667 Cameron Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 653-7923

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: March 20, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 General Qualifications 8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance 8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services

Comments:

A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was completed on 3/20/2023. There were 3 children, ranging in age from 5 months to 4 years of age, for a total of 8 points, with the vendor. Information gathered during the inspection revealed violations with applicable standards or law. Violations are identified on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-400-H
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure that medications are kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were several medications, a nighttime liquid cold medication, an antacid and a bottle of antiseptic liquid, located on a cabinet shelf at a height of about 5 feet in the kitchen where 2 children, ages 4 and 5 years old, were eating an afternoon snack. The vendor acknowledged that even though the height of the shelf was a deterrent, the medications were not locked.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor stated that she will move these medications to her bedroom where the door remains locked during hours that children are in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-B
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the emergency drills practiced. When asked to review the emergency drill log for the past 12 months, the vendor stated that she had not conducted evacuation, shelter in place or lockdown drills in the past 6 months and did not have documentation of the drills practiced previous to that time.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor will begin practicing evacuation drills monthly, at least to the of exit from the home when she feels that the weather is too cold for the infant in care to go outdoors. Shelter in place drills will be practiced at least twice and Lock down drills at least once during the current calendar year . Documentation of the drills will be maintained in a manner that they can be easily located.