Inspection of 3 December 2024 — Inspection Report
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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) The required police vetting was unavailable for one of the adults who had resided in another jurisdiction for a period that exceeded six consecutive months, while over the age of 18 years
Provider's corrective action:
- The written reply from the registered provided outlined that the staff member has applied for the required police clearance, from the relevant country. Going forward, the registered provider will ensure that staff have the correct police clearance in place
Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
- (a) Review of the staff and child attendance records indicated that a minimum of two adults were not consistently present throughout the hours of operation, as required. This practice was confirmed during discussion with the registered provider. For example, the records demonstrated that on 29 November and on 2 December, only one adult was present in the service from 1.00pm to 2.00pm, during which time children were also in attendance
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has extended the hours of qualified staff, who previously finished at 1pm. These staff members will now work until 2pm. As a preventive measure, it will be ensured that two qualified staff are present at all times, during the part time service
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Administration of Medication: The expiry date had passed on one of the medications that were held in respect of a child. This posed a risk that expired medication, which may be unsafe to use, could be administered to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- In her written reply, the registered provider stated that the child’s parents have supplied the service within date medication. Going forward, it will be ensured that all medication has not passed the expiry date
Found compliant: Regulation 19, 20, 25, 26.