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25 | On 10/12/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruby Ocegueda, conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purposes of reviewing an Unusual Incident that was reported to the Department on 9/23/2021. LPA met with Program Coordinators Deborah Lewis and Estefana Antonio, toured the facility indoors and outdoors.
On 9/21/2021 at approximately 3:45 PM, there was a child (child #1) who fell off the monkey bars in the play yard. It was not determined that child#1 had a small fracture on his/her humorous until parent took child #1 to seek medical care on 9/23/2021. At that time, staff contacted Community Care Licensing to report the incident.
Today 10/12/2021, LPA inspected the play yard (specifically where child fell), interviewed staff and reviewed facility records. During todays inspection of the play yard, LPA observed that there was sufficient cushioning material to absorb falls under the monkey bar area and in other areas of the play yard. LPA interviewed Program Coordinator Estefana Antonio who indicated that staff #1 was standing approximately 8-10 feet from the child observing him/her and the others who were utilizing the play structure. Facility records confirmed that staff #1 was supervising 5 children on 9/21/2021. The play structure is labeled for use of children ages 2-12 years old.
LPA Ocegueda recommended that staff assess children's physical ability as best as possible to be able to determine if they are properly able to use the monkey bars on their own or if they might need assistance with this activity. During a file review of child#1's records, there were no physical limitations noted by his/her physician or parent. Child #1 returned to care on 9/23/2021. There were no specific play restrictions by child #1's medical provider, however staff are monitoring child closely during play to ensure he/she does not re-injure or aggravate his/her injury.
Report continued to 809-C
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