Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance
(3)(b) On review of available documentation and on discussion with the designated person in charge it was confirmed that all visitors to the service did not sign in on arrival and departure from the service
Provider's corrective action:
(3)(b) In response to the non-compliance the registered provider has stated that all staff were made aware that everyone who visits the centre for any reason including interviews, maintenance, parents etc must sign in and out in the visitor’s book
(2) (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside of Ireland for a period of more than 6 months
Provider's corrective action:
The adult had arrived to the state the night before and was on first day of work experience on day of inspection The service had garda vetting in place, plus Police Vetting from the country where the adult was from and lived. The service acknowledge that the adult did not have vetting from their time in another country but would like it noted that the service had vetting from the adult’s country of origin and garda vetting from the state in place. The adult was removed from the rooms and their work experience was cancelled. The adult did not complete their work experience with the service as they could not obtain the vetting from the country required in time to finish the work experience. The service has spoken to the organisation that organised the vetting and outlined that all vetting must be in place for adults who have lived in any country for longer than 6 months as an adult over 18 years of age. Management is aware that if there is evidence on a adults Curriculum Vitae outlining that they have lived outside their own country for longer than 6 months over the age of 18 of age, then vetting must be provided. This is in our policy and management has reread this policy
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. The practise of washing hands of children after nappy changing in the nappy changing facility of the Baby room by standing the child at the sink with no step, was not a safe practice. For example, after a nappy change at 2.48pm, the staff member positioned a child at the sink to endeavour to wash their hands, the inspector observed the child’s head was at the level of the sink and then whilst the staff member helped the child to reach the water coming out of the tap, the child banged their head off the sink. 2. In the Montessori room, the press was observed to be unlocked with a box of suncreams accessible to children, this can lead to a risk of safety and injury. It is acknowledged that at 1.10pm when the inspector highlighted this non-compliance to the designated person in charge the suncreams were removed immediately from the press. 3. In the Montessori room, trailing flexes were within reach of the children, leading to a risk of injury. Infection Control: 4. In the sanitary facility off the Montessori room, the radiator cover was observed to be visibly dirty and damaged, which reduced the ability to clean the area adequately. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. Step has been purchased for the Baby Room to allow children to stand safely while getting their hands washed. 2. Suncreams are now kept in a high shelf, away from the children. 3. Flex has been taken away from the children as the Flexes are tacked to the wall. Infection Control: 4. Radiator cover has been replaced and is on the cleaning routine now, the service will ensure that the radiator cover is wiped down as per the cleaning routine in the Changing Room