Tara McCormick

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“ h” The home shall have at least one single-station, battery-operated, UL-approved smoke detector in each child-occupied room and at the top of every stairway. Each smoke detector shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The provider shall test each smoke detector monthly and keep a record of testing for inspection purposes

“c” Combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of three feet away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, and gas dryers **The provider is in process of remodeling an area of her basement. There are currently boxes and other items next to the furnace that could be a fire hazard.

“a” Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced monthly and the provider shall keep documentation evidencing compliance with monthly practice on file for the current year and the previous year.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director Findings:

“a” Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced monthly and the provider shall keep documentation evidencing compliance with monthly practice on file for the current year and the previous year. **The provider was unable to locate her documentation for monthly smoke detector checks and drill practices. Suggestions/Recommendations: If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact compliance staff. Your CCR&R representative is Melissa Wynn. Her contact number is 712-579-7850. Her email is mwynn@westcca.org Your CNCC is Heather Marsh. Her contact number is 712-523-3405. Her email is heather.marsh@taylorcountyhealth.com Corrective Action Required: In regards to the items around...

“h” Smoke detector missing from the kitchen holder. **Discussion regarding this smoke detector and an alternate placement so that it does not go off at every meal. **Smoke detector checks need to be documented on a monthly basis.

Check with the appropriate authorities to determine how the following local, state, or federal laws apply to you: • Zoning code • Building code • Fire code • Business license • State and federal income tax • Unemployment insurance • Worker’s Compensation • Minimum wage and hour requirements • OSHA • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114

“ h” The home shall have at least one single-station, battery-operated, UL-approved smoke detector in each child-occupied room and at the top of every stairway. Each smoke detector shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The provider shall test each smoke detector monthly and keep a record of testing for inspection purposes

“a” Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced monthly and the provider shall keep documentation evidencing compliance with monthly practice on file for the current year and the previous year.

Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. The file shall contain: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child’s regular source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. c. A signed medical consent from the...

Children’s Files. ** Ensure that you are receiving updated annual physicals on children who are preschool aged. Also for any school aged child that has a physical on file, then you can have parents sign the statement of health annually. Suggestions/Recommendations: The smoke detector will need to be moved or replaced in the kitchen area by May 31, 2023. Please send a picture to 712-435-0576 or by email to sburris@dhs.state.ia.us Start with April 2023 to document monthly checks. Your drills will need to be documented monthly. Start with April 2023. Check all child files annually to ensure they are up to date.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa...