JOANNA E NORTHCOTT FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))

The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: I had parent sign the permission form to administer first aid procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months (3290.131(b)(2))

The file for Child #2 contained two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: I did make the correction. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))

The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental permission for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: I had the parent sign the permission for emergency medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the release persons. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: I will have the parent enter the addresses for the release persons on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3290.73(c))

The first aid kit was lacking tape. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: In the future i will double check to make sure all items required are in my first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).