Description: Ymca Of Greater Pgh/Duquesne University Cdc is a Head Start Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #3 contained agreements which lacked the arrival and departure times for the children. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The times were entered on the day of the inspection. In the future, all forms will be looked over thoroughly when turned in to make sure all requirements are met. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy number was obtained from parents at pick-up. In the future, all forms will be looked over thoroughly when turned in to make sure all requirements are met. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the addresses for release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses were obtained from his mother. In the future, all forms will be looked over thoroughly when turned in to make sure all requirements are met. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a most recent health report dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's parent provided an updated health assessment from the past 12 months. In the future, a spreadsheet will be used to keep track of health assessments to ensure they are current. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained health reports which lacked statements that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and #3 signed Health Assessments were obtained from parents. In the future, a more thorough examination will be done to forms. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained documentation of immunization histories which lacked the second Hepatitis A vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 & #3 updated immunization records were obtained from parents. In the future a spreadsheet will be used to keep track of health assessments. Immunization records will be checked over for the updated and required immunizations for each age group: Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An Albuterol labeled for Child #6 was observed to be expired in the PS Room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection, as the child no longer attends. In the future, medications on site will be checked monthly for expiration. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Albuterol labeled for Child #6 in the PS Room was observed to lack written parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection, as the child no longer attends.In the future, parent written consent will be given for any medication on site. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2, #4, #5, #6 ,#7, #8 and #13 contained initial health assessments dated more than 12 months prior to the employees ' dates of hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 Resigned; Health Assessments for staff #2,5,6,7,8,13 were obtained. In the future, updated health assessments will be obtained when staff are rehired annually. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #13 contained an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated more than 12 months prior to hire. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 Resigned; TB tests obtained from #1,2,5,6,7,8 and 13. In the future TB tests will be obtained from staff during rehire. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #12 contained a health assessment which lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Health Assessment with a physician's signature was obtained for Staff #12. In the future, the DHS form for staff health assessments will be used for all staff. This will make sure that all staff are suitable to provide care for children. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled bottle containing a white liquid was observed in the refrigerator of the infant Room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection. In the future, parents will be reminded to label bottles with child's first and last name. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form with consecutive updates dated more than 6 months apart. The files for Child #3 and #4 contained emergency contact and agreement forms which contained most recent updates dated more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has a current emergency contact form on file. Child #3 & 4 emergency contacts and agreements were found and signed by parents.In the future, all children will have emergency contact forms and agreements signed and updated every 6 months.This will be completed in August and February or as enrolled in the program. An excel spreadsheet has been created to keep track. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #16 lacked documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written references were obtained for Staff #16. In the future, letters of reference are obtained at initial hiring. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two pairs of adult scissors were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked drawer next to the refrigerator in the PS Room. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future, the scissors will be kept in a designated spot in a cabinet out of reach of children. |
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