Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
(j) Medication forms completed on the electronic device used by the service did not request a witness to medication signature
Provider's corrective action:
A new section has been added to the medication form to include a section for the witness to sign. A witness always observes and double checks the medication being given. The witness will now sign the adapted form to reflect this practice
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: Two children’s lunches were observed to contains whole grapes, which were not cut up by a staff member. Whole grapes for children pose a choking hazard. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: A message has been sent to parents via the electronic app, stating that if grapes are included in children’s lunch boxes they must be cut into 4 pieces. Staff will check all lunches and cut grapes or any items that they feel may pose a choking hazard Children’s lunches will be checked, and items cut where necessary. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has addressed the non compliance in Regulation 23