AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Florence Bowser Elementary
4540 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 636-5396
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: Feb. 22, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was completed on 2/22/2024 from3:25 pm - 6:00 pm. A licensing inspection was also conducted on this date. Both inspections combined cover subsidy and safety regulations. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this supplemental inspection.
Information gathered during the inspection determined violations with applicable standards or law. Violations are identified on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-600-D-1 Description: Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor sis not ensure that all staff that work directly with children, have, within 90 days of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. which includes an in-person hands-on competency demonstration.
Evidence:
Seven staff records were reviewed during today's inspection.
The records for staff #1 (hired 3/5/2021) and staff #3 (hired 9/18/2023) did not contain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. which includes an in-person hands-on competency demonstration.
The certification documented in the records for staff #1 and staff #3 were for classes obtained online and did not have a hands-on demonstration component.
Staff #1 confirmed that the certification from this trainer did not include a hands-on component.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 stated that a First Aid and CPR group class is already scheduled for staff in the organization and that is in person training with a hands-on demonstration component.
Staff #1 and Staff #3 will obtain the CPR and First Aid training with the required demonstration by the end of March.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
