(2)(d) The requirement for Police vetting could not be ascertained for one staff member, as the curriculum vitae on file for assessment was incomplete
Provider's corrective action:
The registered provider submitted an updated Curriculum Vitae which demonstrated that the staff member did not require International Police vetting. The registered provider stated that they will ensure that they have thoroughly checked the documents submitted by staff going forward
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for six members of staff. However, one of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. The fence between the two areas of the outdoor play environment had screws protruding which could pose a risk of injury to children. Infection Control: 3. The storage unit in the outdoor area where refuse bins were stored was damaged leaving the refuse bin accessible to children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. The registered provider has applied for the renewal of the Garda vetting. 2. The registered provider has purchased new fencing to replace the damaged fencing. Infection Control: 3. The registered provider has purchased a new storage unit to replace the broken store
(a)(b) A second reference and required reference validation were not available for review in respect of 1 of the 6 adults. (d) Police vetting was not available on file in respect of 1 of the 6 adults that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of six months or more
Provider's corrective action:
(a)(b) A second reference and required reference validation have been obtained in respect of the adult and is now available on file. The registered provider will ensure all vetting is carried fully in future. (d) Police vetting in respect of 1 of the 6 adults that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of six months or more has been applied for and is awaited
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1. The 4 wash hand basins used by the children and the 1 wash hand basin used by the adults for hygienic hand washing were not provided with thermostatically controlled warm water. The water temperature was recorded at 11.6°C at 10.10am and again at 11.30am which was the same temperature as the water from the cold taps. This posed as a potential risk of cross infection due to inadequate hygienic handwashing. 2. The adult toilet area was used as a storeroom for supplies of boxes of tissues, cleaning agents and packages of toilet paper which posed as potential cross infection hazards. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
Infection Control: 1. The registered provider has informed the inspector via the CAPA form dated 22 November 2023 that the water heater has been repaired and that the water temperature is now 38°C. 2. The registered provider has purchased a storge unit with doors to store supplies safely
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
(a) Records of up-to-date monthly fire drills carried out at the service were not available on file. The last fire drill was carried out on 03 March 2023. (b) Records regarding up-to-date maintenance services for the fire equipment and the wired smoke alarm were not available on file. The fire equipment was last serviced on 07 January 2020 and the wired smoke alarm last had a maintenance service on 23 January 2019
Provider's corrective action:
(a) A fire drill was carried out at the service during the morning and afternoon of 10 November 2023 and in future will be carried out monthly. (b) The fire equipment was serviced on 10 November 2023 and in future will be serviced annually