Inspection of 13 December 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) Two written validated references were required for one adult. Photographic identification was required for one adult
Provider's corrective action:
- The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) Two written validated references and photographic identification for one adult have been provided. Two written validated references and photographic identification will be requested and kept on file for all staff and replacement staff
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: • Garda vetting was available for five adults. However, one of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The service advised in writing that:
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: • The garda vetting renewal for the adult is in an application process. In future garda vetting disclosures will be checked to ensure they are up to date
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1) (b) The certificate available for inspection regarding the testing/maintenance of the smoke alarms showed that the system was last maintained on the 15 April 2021. Smoke alarms are required to be maintained on an annual basis
Provider's corrective action:
- The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (1) (b) An electrician has been contacted to carry out testing/maintenance on the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm will be tested/maintained on an annual basis
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29.