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25 | November 23, 2020 Due to COVID-19, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sharleen Robinson conducted a Tele-inspection with Licensee Nimaly Fernando, the purpose of the visit is to follow up on an unusual incident report that was submitted by the facility on November 21, 2020. LPA met with Licensee Nimaly Fernando via FaceTime to discuss the reported incident. There were 12 children in care. Licensee toured LPA through the facility (virtually ) where the incident occurred, interviews conducted and records reviewed.
The Licensee self-reported, that on or about November 17, 2020 at approximately 9:00am Child #1 pulled Child #2 left arm and hand trying to pull puzzle pieces out of Child #2 left hand. Licensee provided first aide to the child and notified the child's representative. The child's representative took the child to seek medical attention on November 17, 2020. The child was diagnosed with a sprained left arm/shoulder. The child returned to the facility without restrictions on November 19, 2020. On or about November 21, 2020 the child was experiencing pain therefore, the child's representative took the child to seek additional medical attention. The child was diagnosed with a cracked collar bone. The child returned to the facility November 23, 2020. The child has to wear a sling on their left arm for two weeks.
When the incident occurred Staff #1 was supervising 3 children at a table playing with puzzle pieces. Staff #1 was standing at the table passing out puzzle pieces to children. Staff #1 witnessed when Child #1 pulled Child #2 left arm and hand however, Staff #1 did not anticipate Child #1 pulling Child #2 left arm and hand. Staff #1 could not get to the children in time to prevent the incident as it was unforeseen. After the incident Staff #1 verbally redirected Child #1 and Licensee who was standing nearby immediately comforted Child #2 and provided first aide to the child. Children were unable to participate in the interview due to being unavailable.
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