(2) (a),(b) 1. Two written past employer references or references from a reputable source other than a past employe r in respect of one adult employed and one written reference in respect of a second adult employed had not been verified. 2. Two written and verified reference was required for each of the two workplace students. (d) Police vetting was not available for two adults who had lived in a state other than the State for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months
Provider's corrective action:
Corrective Action 1 / 2.Outstanding references submitted to the inspectorate and now on file. It has been established police clearance was not required for one staff member and police clearance is currently being sought for a second staff member. Preventive Action All staff files to be checked monthly by management
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1. The disposable aprons used for nappy changing in Busy Bees room were observed hanging on the wall with the bottom ends in contact with the waste bin; this was inadequate for infection control purposes. 2. The practices for the immediate sterilisation of mouthing toys/ soothers in Ladybird room was not adequate for infection control purposes as evidenced by the following observations: • The staff members were unclear about the requirement that the toys / soother should be cleaned in soapy water initially prior to being sterilised. • There was no record of the concentration used of sterilisation solution to water on the small container. The sterilising method used by the service required one sterilising tablet to be dissolved in 5 litres of water. • Toys / equipment that were removed from the sterilising solution were rinsed under a tap which was not the correct infection control practice. Safe Sleep: 3. Two children less than two years of age were observed sleeping on floor beds in Ladybird room. There were no risk assessment or sleep plans developed and /or available for inspection ; this was contrary to the safe sleep guidance issued to all services in relation to the use for children less than two years old sleeping on floor beds. Administration of Medication: 4. There was no documentary evidence available that a healthcare plan was in place for a child recently prescribed medication which may need to be administered if the child became symptomatic. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action Infection Control: 1. Aprons have been removed from hanging in this area and are now in the correct dispenser. 2. Microwavable steriliser introduced by management for the sterilisation of soothers for children under I year. Safe Sleep: 3. Sleep plans are in place. Administration of Medication: 4. This was followed up with the family by management and care plan is now in place. Preventive Action Infection Control: 1. The bin has been moved to a new location by management. 2. All staff to be supported inhouse and brought in line with our cleaning and infection control policies. Safe Sleep: 3. Safe sleep folder established in the Lady bird room to house all sleep documentation moving forward. Administration of Medication: 4. Care plan to be established by management with all families when child has been placed on reoccurring prescription medicines. Supporting documentation submitted Infection Control: Photograph x 1 Safe Sleep: Documents x 2 Administration of Medication: Document x 1 Summary Comment Following review by the inspectorate of the submitted response and supporting documentation, the requirement for regulation 23 has been met and will be reviewed at the time of the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27.