CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY IN CLEARFIELD CTY

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

On the day of inspection, toilet bolts were exposed, large shelving was not secure to the wall and the furnace room and supply room were accessible to children. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The toilet bolt was covered, large shelving was removed, and the furnace room and supply room locks were repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))

Based on written and video documentation it was determined that staff #1 and #2 restrained a child due to his inappropriate/unsafe acting out behaviors. Requirement: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. The legal entity will hold a staff meeting to review the citation and program policy in regard to restraining a child. The legal entity will conduct a staff meeting to review the complaint investigation. The legal entity will review the programs policy in regard to acceptable behavior management interventions. Staff #1 and #2 will complete 2 hours of childcare training in regard to behavior management or handling disruptive behaviors. Correction: Staff meetings were held to review the citation, the complaint investigation, the program policy in regard to restraining a child, and the policy in regard to acceptable behavior management interventions. The behavior management plan was modified to include behavior tracking with an emphasis on following the behavior management checklist. In addition to utilizing Rapid Response and IECMH, and positive discipline practices, we have included the use of the Triple P Positive Early Childhood Education program (PECE). Staff #1 and #2 and all relevant staff will be trained in this method. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name of medication (3270.133(7)(i))

It was observed that a medication name was not included on the med log in the infant room. Requirement: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. Correction: The name of the medication is now on the med log in the infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

In the infant room, it was observed that the infant refrigerator did not contain a thermometer. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: A thermometer has been placed in the refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the infant room, it was observed a cracked bin holding infant toys. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The bin has been removed from the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).