VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pressley Ridge
649 Main Street
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 979-0544

Current Inspector: Jamie Morgan (276) 525-5656

Inspection Date: June 6, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN?S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

TA-22VAC40-131-260.D-Discussion regarding documenting requests to meet required elements in the social history document.

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring An unannounced, mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/10/24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. A preliminary findings review and exit interview was conducted on 6/11/24 with the Executive Director and two treatment coordinators by Teams call. Foster Children Census: 15 Number of provider homes: 7 Number of foster child records reviewed: 2 Number of provider homes reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Number of staff interviews: 3 Review of foster child and provider home records warranted additional discussion about the intake and placement process and how information was gathered to assess the appropriateness of placement into the program. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Jamie Morgan, Licensing Inspector at 276-525-5656 or by email at jamie.morgan@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-c
Description:	Violation: Based on review of documents received, the agency failed to obtain a central registry background check for Staff 1(S1) before 3 years had lapsed from the date of the most recent child protective services background report. Findings: 1) Background checks were reviewed for S1 and were found to be out of compliance with the 3 year time frame. 2) The central registry background checks were dated 11/13/2020 and 04/04/24. 3) S1's personnel file has a current central registry result included. 4) S1 double-checked her own personnel record and noted there was an oversight in requesting the current background check before the lapse of the 3-year time frame. 5) S1 acknowledged the finding.
Plan of Correction:	Executive Director has advised Office Manager and updated Program Director that prompting for background checks and central registry checks will be provided to staff with a 2- month notice so that there is adequate time for checks to be completed before lapsing. Office Manager is currently auditing personnel files monthly and will implement 2-month prompting as of this date.