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25 | LPA Blesi met with Director Jamie Charlton for the purpose of a case management visit regarding an unusual incident.
On 7/11/2019, facility reported an incident regarding a child who pricked their finger on a syringe during a field trip. LPA discussed the incident with the director. Director stated that it has always been a school policy to do a walk through and visual inspection of any area children are present if they are on a field trip. LPA learned that on the day of the incident, teachers conducted a visual inspection of the grassy waiting area, however despite having checked the area, a child discovered a syringe that was under some debris. A child was injured when another child grabbed the syringe out of the child's hand. There were two teachers present, supervising the group of 16 children. LPA discussed the incident with the director and director stated that she has already spoken to staff and children about the importance of staying safe while on field trips and discussed the incident with the children including what is safe to pick up and what is not safe.
LPA advised director that during field trips, staff shall be vigilant in inspecting any areas where children will be present, prior to the children using that area.
No Title 22 deficiencies cited.
Notice of site visit posted upon exit. |