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25 | On 11/10/2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeovanna Yanez and Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs toured the facility and a census was taken. LPAs met with Director, Amy Bennett. The purpose today's inspection was to discuss an incident that occurred on 10/21/21, in which staff #1 was terminated from the facility for causing an injury to child #1. This incident was reported to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Office on 10/21/21 by Director, Amy Bennett.
During today's inspection, information obtained revealed that staff #1 was holding child #1 under her arms while child’s feet were touching the floor. Staff #2 advised staff #1 that she would be moving from the Infant room to the Preschool room. At that point, staff #1 released child #1 from her grip who then fell head first onto the floor. Staff #1 allegedly did not show any concern for child #1 and then walked out of the Infant classroom. Staff #2 observed the incident and immediately scooped up child #1 to assess for any injuries. Child #1 had sustained a fairly large goose egg on the right side of her forehead. Staff #2 applied an ice pack to child and an Ouch report was reviewed and given to Child #1's parents. Staff #2 immediately notified Director of the incident. Director talked with staff #1 about her demeanor and video footage was reviewed confirming the incident occurred. Director sent staff #1 home for the rest of the day. Staff #1 was terminated on 10/20/21. Child #1 parent never made a complaint about any incidents, nor have any other parents.
Director acknowledged that as a result of staff #1 actions, the personal rights of children in care were violated. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Exit interview conducted with Director, Amy Bennett and a copy of appeal rights was provided.
CONTINUED ON 809-C |