PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation: Licensing observed the following accessible to children in care:
- Fiberglass was protruding from the wall, located within reach of children on the change table.
- A warm kettle was plugged in to the wall in the kitchen with the cord hanging within children’s reach. The concern is the kettle containing hot water may fall on a child. The Manager removed the kettle while Licensing was on site.
- An unsecured television was located on a low shelf. The concern is that the TV may fall on a child. The Manager removed the TV while Licensing was on site.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: 17-Sept-2021
STAFFING: 12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation: Licensing reviewed 3 staff files and noted the following:
- 1 staff was missing evidence of 1 character reference
- 1 staff had no evidence of character references
- 1 staff had character references, however no system to indicate they were checked
Corrective Action(s): Ensure character references are obtained prior to employment.
Date to be Corrected: 20-Sept-2021
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation: Licensing noted there was no record of a fire drill being completed for August 2021. The Manager said it was practiced, however it was not recorded.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure a record is kept respecting compliance with section 22(2)(b) of the CCLR.
Date to be Corrected: 15-Sept-2021
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