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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell conducted a Case Management Incident inspection to follow up on the self reported incident that occurred at the Family Child Care home on 10/02/19. The El Segundo Regional Office received the incident report on 10/03/19. Upon arrival, LPA observed proper care and supervision. Licensee and Assistant were present during today’s inspection.
LPA observed incident report (ouch report), after visit summary from child's doctor visit and a copy of a report of notice of childcare incident or accident for licensees Insurance Company. LPA interviewed Staff 1 and Staff 2 during inspection. Based on the information that were gathered through interview and observation, it revealed that, on the day of the incident there were 3 children with 2 staff . While children were coming in from outside C1 tripped on the first step leading into the home at the back door and hit his forehead on the second step leading into the home. LPA observed the second step to be raised higher than first step. LPA observed the final step to made of concrete and to have a sharp edge. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. When C1 tripped he fell and hit his forehead on the sharp edge of the step (photos taken). Staff 1 observed the fall and picked up child and immediately applied pressure to the visible gash in the middle of C1 forehead with hand to stop the bleeding. Parents were contacted. Child was taken to the doctor and stiches were required. Child has returned back to the child care home. To prevent other similar incident from reoccurrence, staff will hold hand of children when stepping up to come in or out of the back door. Staff will also place markers so children will not be close to one another when walking in or out of back door. At this time based on the interviews and observations it does appear this incident was the result of a Title 22 violation for personal rights however care and supervision were provided at all times. Deficiency cited on attached 809D.
Exit interview was conducted with Tina Pham, licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. Notice of Site Visit form was posted and explained. The notice shall be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 shall be assessed. |