9(2) (a) (b)There were no written validated references available for one staff member. (d) Documentation was unavailable to establish whether one staff member had lived outside the State for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months as an adult. (3) Documentation reviewed evidenced that the procedures specified above under 9(2) (a)(b)(d) had not been carried out prior to one adult commencing employment in the service, as detailed above under 9(2)
Provider's corrective action:
9 (2) Two written validated references and a curriculum vitae have been obtained for one staff member. The registered provider has compiled a staff review form which clearly indicates the required records for staff working within the service and review dates
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25.
Inspection of 18 September 2023 — Inspection Report
(d) International Police vetting was not available for one staff member who had lived outside of the State for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult. It is acknowledged that the registered provider sought international Police vetting for 1 State where the adult resided for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult but didn’t seek international Police vetting for another State where the adult resided as an adult for a period exceeding 6 months. (3) The procedures above were not carried out prior to this staff member commencing employment in the service
Provider's corrective action:
(9)(2)(d) International Police Vetting has been applied for and we are waiting for the vetting disclosure which should take up to 10 days
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1. Childrens hands were not washed following nappy changing. The poses a risk of cross contamination and is at variance with the Nappy Changing Policy in the service. 2. There was an open bin in the sanitary accommodation of the Play Room containing used tissues and paper towels this poses a risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
Infection Control: 1. Staff were immediately informed of the non compliance & instructed to follow the Service Nappy Changing Policy. We updated hygiene signs and procedures in the changing area. The risk posed by cross contamination was fully explained to all staff. Review staff procedures yearly. Update signs regularly. Undertake staff reviews outlining infection control & its importance. 2. Bin was removed & a temporary swing bin with a working lid was installed till the new pedal bin was purchased. List equipment broken or not meeting regulatory requirements on daily risk assessment form. Replace broken equipment promptly