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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Otsanya Cameron arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. The UIR was received by the licensing agency on 12/13/19. It indicates that on 12/13/19 a child was bit by a dog living in the child care home. Child #1 sustained a cut on left eyebrow.
Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately and no violations have been identified. The Licensee gave first aid to child #1, notified the parent in a timely manner, took measures to ensure the safety of children by immediately separating the dog from the children.
Due to the nature of the injury, the Humane Society was contacted and a Quarantine order was served for the pet dog. Facility provided copies of the report from the Humane Society that was issued on 12/14/2019. A follow up visit from the Humane society is scheduled on 12/23/2019 and licensee will provide the department with any updates.
In addition, the facility has imposed a new protocol to keep the pet in a bedroom or off the property during business hours.
No deficiencies cited, facility is in compliance per the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee.
A copy of this report must be made available to the public upon request for three years |