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25 | On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Executive Director, Lorena Soto who guided LPA on a tour of the facility, director Leticia Cuevas arrived shortly after. The purpose of the inspection is to follow up on an incident report that was reported to the department on 08/15/2024; the incident occurred on 08/15/2024. The incident was reported in a timely manner to the department. The incident that was reported to the department indicated that a piece of a cabinet had fallen off and hit Child #1 (C1) on the head during nap time. LPA observed 24 children in care.
During the inspection LPA interviewed Staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S2). LPA obtained email between the executive director and contractor.
During interviews with S1 and S2 stated that the piece of the cabinet was not loose and do not know how it fell. Per S1 and S2 they now do not place children near any cabinets during nap time. LPA informed facility director that prior to accepting children to the facility the facility including all cabinets and drawers ensuring that the facility is in good repair. The facility was previously cited a deficiency for the cabinets on 06/17/2024. Per Executive Director, Lorena the contractor was approved and will start replacement in September. Per Director, C1 did not seek medical attention.
The facility was found to be in compliance and is not being cited any deficiencies at this time.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the director along with Appeal Rights. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. |