Inspection of 26 May 2023 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The mechanism for opening the gate to one of the outdoor play areas was on the outside which was accessible from the entry point to the building therefore posing a risk of unauthorised entry. Administration of Medication: 2. It is acknowledged that written consent was provided by parents prior to the administration of medication. However, individual records of medication administered to children were not signed by the parents on collection from the service which poses a risk that a parent may unintentionally administer additional doses of medication outside of the maximum safe limits. Safe Sleep: 3. The air temperature in the baby room at the time children slept in the room was recorded at 21.2°C which is outside of the safe range of 16-20°C. 4. One of the two cots located within the baby room was positioned beside a radiator. Cots are required to be positioned away from hazards. 5. There was no evidence available to demonstrate that five of the cot mattresses in the baby sleep room had met the required safety standard. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The service has purchased a coded lock to secure the gate. This use of this lock will impede any visitors from accessing the playground. The staff will all know the code the same as the keypad entry at main doors. Administration of Medication: 2. The medication form has been edited to include signature of parent to confirm they acknowledge the medication was given, volume and time. This will ensure the parent must sign upon collection of the child as well as giving prior permission for the administration of medication at each and every occurrence. Safe Sleep: 3. The heat going to the room has been reduced. An air conditioning unit was purchased which can be used in this space for further heat reduction. Staff have been reminded that the lower sleep temperature of 16 – 20°C applies in this area when children sleep and not the playroom limits of 18-22°C. The use of the air conditioning unit along with ventilation will further ensure the heat will be maintained at 16-20°C. 4. The radiator nearest to the cot has been turned off. Additionally, the cot has been repositioned 50cm away from the radiator and the other cot. 5. The mattresses have been replaced with new mattresses that meet the required safety standard
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26, 28, 29.