8VAC20-850 PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND GENERAL PROCEDURES 8VAC20-850 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code; storage of firearms 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Technical Assistance:
+The inspector reviewed requirements for children's records. Model enrollment forms left with provider. +Paper towels or individually assigned cloth towels must be available to children for hand washing. +Protective barriers such as a safety gate must be placed at entrance to stairs when children are in care. +Suggest purchasing a thermometer to measure temperature in refrigerator - temperature to be maintained at no more than 40 degrees (F). +Discussed the requirement for posting the number for 911 or local emergency phone numbers in a visible area of the home.
Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 01/10/2024 from 11:32 am - 12:45 pm. There were no children in care. All VR requirements were reviewed with the provider.
Based on the information gathered violations were found in the areas of the Health & Safety Checklist. These violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have a posted evacuation plan.
Evidence: 1. The inspector did not see a posted evacuation plan and the provider stated she had not posted an evacuation plan.
Plan of Correction:
The provider stated that an emergency evacuation plan will be posted.
Standard #:
22VAC40-180-2-D
Description:
Based on observation, the provider failed to take steps to safeguard the home from open and obvious household hazards.
Evidence: 1. The television media console measuring approximately 54 inches wide x 68 inches high was not secured to the wall. This is a toppling hazard. 2. The plastic coating applied to the hand basin was peeling away in multiple areas. This sink will be used by children for hand washing.
Plan of Correction:
The provider stated that the console will be secured to the wall and that a maintenance request will be placed to re-coat the sink surface.
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