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32 | LPA interviewed the Director and observed the water faucets and drinking fountains with an Action Level Exceedance. Per staff interview, kitchen faucet (labelled letter Q) was being used to wash vegetables and for food preparation for the children in care. Room 3 is being used by toddlers, at time of inspection 10 children were present. Interview conducted with staff in Room 3, indicated they had been using bubbler labelled letter D to provide water to the children and well as refill the childrens' water containers. Per director some teachers provide water bottles and water cups for students who forget to bring their own water.
Per interview and records review, a second water sample was taken after the faucet and sinks have been replaced. The water was sampled on 10/01/2022, and the facility received the results on 10/17/2022.
Based on the water sample taken on 10/01/2022, the results indicated water outlets reported 5.5 ppb (parts per billion) or greater lead exceedance levels as follows:
Room 3- Bubbler South, labeled letter F – 11.00 ppb
Room 4- Bubbler Back, labeled letter J- 13.00 ppb
Room 6- Bubbler, labeled letter L- 8.3 ppb
Room 7- Bubbler, labeled letter N- 16.00 ppb
During the facility inspection, LPA observed the water outlets labelled F, J, L, N, with “do no use signs” and covered. Per interview and records review, the water outlets labelled (F, J, L, N) have had the angle stops and supply lines replaced. Director indicated she is currently following the 3 week flushing procedures and anticipates the next water sample test will occur on 10/19/2022. Per the director, she has sent a purchasing order for the water sampling and is pending approval.
In addition, all staff members do not have the required background clearances. Per interview and record review, Staff #1 (S1) has been working in the facility since 2002 and documentation reviewed indicated S1 had a background clearance. However, LPA reviewed the Department's background clearances and associations and S1 and has been disassocated from the facility since 2013. Per director, the college campus in which the facility is located is required to fingerprint all staff working in the campus.
See deficiency reports, LIC809D for cited deficiencies. A civil penalty has been assessed.
LPA Valenzuela informed Director Kimberly Day that this report dated 11/10/2022 documents one Type A citation. A Type A citation(s) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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