Child care center ·
3105 EXECUTIVE BLVD, Beaumont, TX 77705-1044 ·
License 66558- 210
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Children in care reported being yelled at by the foster parent. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(B) - Serious Incident-Report to parents no later than 24 hours after awareness that their child contracts/is exposed to reportable communicable disease
The agency failed to report an incident in which a child contracted a communicable disease in a timely manner. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(2) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to Child Abuse Hotline and designated employee/administrator
A caregiver failed to report incident of alleged sexual abuse of a children in his care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
It was noted in interviews that foster parents were speaking negatively towards the child's biological family in front of the child and other parties. It was found that the children of the home were hearing the negative remarks and were repeating them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care were hit on their legs and feet with different objects and made to kneel for extended periods of time as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1321(a)(3) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
During an inspection, the foster parent did not have a copy of the children in placement's service plans. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Children in care were sexually abused. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
One child mattress did not have the required cover/protector on the mattress. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
One child's file reviewed did not have documentation that the child received a copy of rights in the required timeframe. the child was placed on 12/11/2020. Documented child's rights were dated 4/19/2021. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(a) - Children's rights-A child's rights are cumulative of any other rights granted by law or other Licensing rules
Per Texas Family Code CPS Policy 1936.3 Children and Youth in DFPS Conservatorship: - If a caseworker or medical consenter suspects that a child or youth may be misusing or abusing substances, the caseworker or medical consenter may have the child or youth drug tested only by a medical provider. - The caseworker and medical consenter do not conduct drug tests on the child or youth. - If the child or youth appears to require immediate medical care, the caseworker must take the child or youth to an emergency medical facility. - To have a child or youth drug tested by a medical provider, the caseworker or medical consenter makes an appointment with the child or youth?s health care provider or primary care physician (PCP). - The caseworker or medical consenter then informs the health care provider or PCP about the concern for the child or youth?s possible use of or exposure to substances. During the course of the investigation, it was shared that the child returned from a visit with family and was suspected to have been exposed to illegal substances. It was shared that the child was given an at-home drug test administered in the home. Per Texas Family Code, at-home drug tests are not to be administered to children and youth in DFPS Conservatorship. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
In 4 case files reviewed. There was no documentation that there was a 2 week notification given to the parents for an initial service plan for 1 child and the service plan review for 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Children in care experienced ongoing sexual abuse due to a lack of supervision. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
Based on information obtained in interviews, label instructions on an adolescent's medication bottle, medication logs as well as the Intake Report, it was determined a foster parent did not administer medication according to label instructions resulting in an adolescent missing several dosages of medication on several occasions. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Foster parents stated that they had used running as a form of discipline for their two foster children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
Based on information obtained in interviews as well as Infraction Documentation in IMPACT, it was determined a foster parent did not store medication inaccessible to adolescents in care. An adolescent in care had access to a brand-new bottle of pills consuming all the pills in the bottle. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults
During the investigation, it was noted that the child received a drug test in the home. It was shared that result was a faint positive. The child was not taken to see a doctor to ensure no negative reactions or adverse effects. |
— |
| 5 | — |
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Foster parent did not allow children to be interviewed in private, despite two requests. Foster parent instructed the children that they did not have to talk to the investigator. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2447(7)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
During the inspection, Foster home studies did not document a discussion with the family of whether there had been service calls from law enforcement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
During the review of a child's service plan, the document stated the parent was present, then later stated that the parent was not present. The document stated that the parent was present on the date of the meeting however a copy of the service plan was not given to the parent until a later date. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2961(b) - Weapons--Policies require foster parents/caregivers to notify CPA if type/amount of weapons, explosives, projectiles on foster home property changes
A caregiver admitted that she did not report her firearms to the agency. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when leaving children in care with an unauthorized babysitter. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating punishment
Foster parents were utilizing ear pulling in a home as a form of discipline. Walking to school is being used as a form of punishment in a foster home. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Foster parents stated that they had used running as a form of discipline for their two foster children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults
During the investigation, it was noted that the child received a drug test in the home. It was shared that result was a faint positive. The child was not taken to see a doctor to ensure no negative reactions or adverse effects. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
One child's file reviewed did not have documentation that the child received a copy of rights in the required timeframe. the child was placed on 12/11/2020. Documented child's rights were dated 4/19/2021. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
Based on information obtained in interviews, label instructions on an adolescent's medication bottle, medication logs as well as the Intake Report, it was determined a foster parent did not administer medication according to label instructions resulting in an adolescent missing several dosages of medication on several occasions. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
During the review of a child's service plan, the document stated the parent was present, then later stated that the parent was not present. The document stated that the parent was present on the date of the meeting however a copy of the service plan was not given to the parent until a later date. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(B) - Serious Incident-Report to parents no later than 24 hours after awareness that their child contracts/is exposed to reportable communicable disease
The agency failed to report an incident in which a child contracted a communicable disease in a timely manner. |
— |
| 5 | — |
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Foster parent did not allow children to be interviewed in private, despite two requests. Foster parent instructed the children that they did not have to talk to the investigator. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care were hit on their legs and feet with different objects and made to kneel for extended periods of time as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when leaving children in care with an unauthorized babysitter. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2447(7)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
During the inspection, Foster home studies did not document a discussion with the family of whether there had been service calls from law enforcement. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(a) - Children's rights-A child's rights are cumulative of any other rights granted by law or other Licensing rules
Per Texas Family Code CPS Policy 1936.3 Children and Youth in DFPS Conservatorship: - If a caseworker or medical consenter suspects that a child or youth may be misusing or abusing substances, the caseworker or medical consenter may have the child or youth drug tested only by a medical provider. - The caseworker and medical consenter do not conduct drug tests on the child or youth. - If the child or youth appears to require immediate medical care, the caseworker must take the child or youth to an emergency medical facility. - To have a child or youth drug tested by a medical provider, the caseworker or medical consenter makes an appointment with the child or youth?s health care provider or primary care physician (PCP). - The caseworker or medical consenter then informs the health care provider or PCP about the concern for the child or youth?s possible use of or exposure to substances. During the course of the investigation, it was shared that the child returned from a visit with family and was suspected to have been exposed to illegal substances. It was shared that the child was given an at-home drug test administered in the home. Per Texas Family Code, at-home drug tests are not to be administered to children and youth in DFPS Conservatorship. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Children in care were sexually abused. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
One child mattress did not have the required cover/protector on the mattress. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
In 4 case files reviewed. There was no documentation that there was a 2 week notification given to the parents for an initial service plan for 1 child and the service plan review for 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Children in care experienced ongoing sexual abuse due to a lack of supervision. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating punishment
Foster parents were utilizing ear pulling in a home as a form of discipline. Walking to school is being used as a form of punishment in a foster home. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1321(a)(3) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
During an inspection, the foster parent did not have a copy of the children in placement's service plans. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2961(b) - Weapons--Policies require foster parents/caregivers to notify CPA if type/amount of weapons, explosives, projectiles on foster home property changes
A caregiver admitted that she did not report her firearms to the agency. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Children in care reported being yelled at by the foster parent. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
It was noted in interviews that foster parents were speaking negatively towards the child's biological family in front of the child and other parties. It was found that the children of the home were hearing the negative remarks and were repeating them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(2) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to Child Abuse Hotline and designated employee/administrator
A caregiver failed to report incident of alleged sexual abuse of a children in his care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
Based on information obtained in interviews as well as Infraction Documentation in IMPACT, it was determined a foster parent did not store medication inaccessible to adolescents in care. An adolescent in care had access to a brand-new bottle of pills consuming all the pills in the bottle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Children in care were sexually abused. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Foster parents stated that they had used running as a form of discipline for their two foster children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
Based on information obtained in interviews, label instructions on an adolescent's medication bottle, medication logs as well as the Intake Report, it was determined a foster parent did not administer medication according to label instructions resulting in an adolescent missing several dosages of medication on several occasions. |
— |
| 5 | — |
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Foster parent did not allow children to be interviewed in private, despite two requests. Foster parent instructed the children that they did not have to talk to the investigator. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1321(a)(3) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
During an inspection, the foster parent did not have a copy of the children in placement's service plans. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(2) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to Child Abuse Hotline and designated employee/administrator
A caregiver failed to report incident of alleged sexual abuse of a children in his care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2447(7)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
During the inspection, Foster home studies did not document a discussion with the family of whether there had been service calls from law enforcement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
During the review of a child's service plan, the document stated the parent was present, then later stated that the parent was not present. The document stated that the parent was present on the date of the meeting however a copy of the service plan was not given to the parent until a later date. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
Based on information obtained in interviews as well as Infraction Documentation in IMPACT, it was determined a foster parent did not store medication inaccessible to adolescents in care. An adolescent in care had access to a brand-new bottle of pills consuming all the pills in the bottle. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
In 4 case files reviewed. There was no documentation that there was a 2 week notification given to the parents for an initial service plan for 1 child and the service plan review for 3 children. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(a) - Children's rights-A child's rights are cumulative of any other rights granted by law or other Licensing rules
Per Texas Family Code CPS Policy 1936.3 Children and Youth in DFPS Conservatorship: - If a caseworker or medical consenter suspects that a child or youth may be misusing or abusing substances, the caseworker or medical consenter may have the child or youth drug tested only by a medical provider. - The caseworker and medical consenter do not conduct drug tests on the child or youth. - If the child or youth appears to require immediate medical care, the caseworker must take the child or youth to an emergency medical facility. - To have a child or youth drug tested by a medical provider, the caseworker or medical consenter makes an appointment with the child or youth?s health care provider or primary care physician (PCP). - The caseworker or medical consenter then informs the health care provider or PCP about the concern for the child or youth?s possible use of or exposure to substances. During the course of the investigation, it was shared that the child returned from a visit with family and was suspected to have been exposed to illegal substances. It was shared that the child was given an at-home drug test administered in the home. Per Texas Family Code, at-home drug tests are not to be administered to children and youth in DFPS Conservatorship. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
One child's file reviewed did not have documentation that the child received a copy of rights in the required timeframe. the child was placed on 12/11/2020. Documented child's rights were dated 4/19/2021. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
One child mattress did not have the required cover/protector on the mattress. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating punishment
Foster parents were utilizing ear pulling in a home as a form of discipline. Walking to school is being used as a form of punishment in a foster home. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care were hit on their legs and feet with different objects and made to kneel for extended periods of time as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
It was noted in interviews that foster parents were speaking negatively towards the child's biological family in front of the child and other parties. It was found that the children of the home were hearing the negative remarks and were repeating them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Children in care experienced ongoing sexual abuse due to a lack of supervision. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(B) - Serious Incident-Report to parents no later than 24 hours after awareness that their child contracts/is exposed to reportable communicable disease
The agency failed to report an incident in which a child contracted a communicable disease in a timely manner. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Children in care reported being yelled at by the foster parent. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults
During the investigation, it was noted that the child received a drug test in the home. It was shared that result was a faint positive. The child was not taken to see a doctor to ensure no negative reactions or adverse effects. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2961(b) - Weapons--Policies require foster parents/caregivers to notify CPA if type/amount of weapons, explosives, projectiles on foster home property changes
A caregiver admitted that she did not report her firearms to the agency. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when leaving children in care with an unauthorized babysitter. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Children in care reported being yelled at by the foster parent. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
One child mattress did not have the required cover/protector on the mattress. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care were hit on their legs and feet with different objects and made to kneel for extended periods of time as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
During the review of a child's service plan, the document stated the parent was present, then later stated that the parent was not present. The document stated that the parent was present on the date of the meeting however a copy of the service plan was not given to the parent until a later date. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
One child's file reviewed did not have documentation that the child received a copy of rights in the required timeframe. the child was placed on 12/11/2020. Documented child's rights were dated 4/19/2021. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
In 4 case files reviewed. There was no documentation that there was a 2 week notification given to the parents for an initial service plan for 1 child and the service plan review for 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
Based on information obtained in interviews, label instructions on an adolescent's medication bottle, medication logs as well as the Intake Report, it was determined a foster parent did not administer medication according to label instructions resulting in an adolescent missing several dosages of medication on several occasions. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults
During the investigation, it was noted that the child received a drug test in the home. It was shared that result was a faint positive. The child was not taken to see a doctor to ensure no negative reactions or adverse effects. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(a) - Children's rights-A child's rights are cumulative of any other rights granted by law or other Licensing rules
Per Texas Family Code CPS Policy 1936.3 Children and Youth in DFPS Conservatorship: - If a caseworker or medical consenter suspects that a child or youth may be misusing or abusing substances, the caseworker or medical consenter may have the child or youth drug tested only by a medical provider. - The caseworker and medical consenter do not conduct drug tests on the child or youth. - If the child or youth appears to require immediate medical care, the caseworker must take the child or youth to an emergency medical facility. - To have a child or youth drug tested by a medical provider, the caseworker or medical consenter makes an appointment with the child or youth?s health care provider or primary care physician (PCP). - The caseworker or medical consenter then informs the health care provider or PCP about the concern for the child or youth?s possible use of or exposure to substances. During the course of the investigation, it was shared that the child returned from a visit with family and was suspected to have been exposed to illegal substances. It was shared that the child was given an at-home drug test administered in the home. Per Texas Family Code, at-home drug tests are not to be administered to children and youth in DFPS Conservatorship. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating punishment
Foster parents were utilizing ear pulling in a home as a form of discipline. Walking to school is being used as a form of punishment in a foster home. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when leaving children in care with an unauthorized babysitter. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(2) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to Child Abuse Hotline and designated employee/administrator
A caregiver failed to report incident of alleged sexual abuse of a children in his care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(B) - Serious Incident-Report to parents no later than 24 hours after awareness that their child contracts/is exposed to reportable communicable disease
The agency failed to report an incident in which a child contracted a communicable disease in a timely manner. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2961(b) - Weapons--Policies require foster parents/caregivers to notify CPA if type/amount of weapons, explosives, projectiles on foster home property changes
A caregiver admitted that she did not report her firearms to the agency. |
— |
| 5 | — |
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Foster parent did not allow children to be interviewed in private, despite two requests. Foster parent instructed the children that they did not have to talk to the investigator. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
Based on information obtained in interviews as well as Infraction Documentation in IMPACT, it was determined a foster parent did not store medication inaccessible to adolescents in care. An adolescent in care had access to a brand-new bottle of pills consuming all the pills in the bottle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Children in care were sexually abused. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Foster parents stated that they had used running as a form of discipline for their two foster children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2447(7)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
During the inspection, Foster home studies did not document a discussion with the family of whether there had been service calls from law enforcement. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Children in care experienced ongoing sexual abuse due to a lack of supervision. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1321(a)(3) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
During an inspection, the foster parent did not have a copy of the children in placement's service plans. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(4)(A)(v) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
It was noted in interviews that foster parents were speaking negatively towards the child's biological family in front of the child and other parties. It was found that the children of the home were hearing the negative remarks and were repeating them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when leaving children in care with an unauthorized babysitter. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2447(7)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
During the inspection, Foster home studies did not document a discussion with the family of whether there had been service calls from law enforcement. |
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| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
During the review of a child's service plan, the document stated the parent was present, then later stated that the parent was not present. The document stated that the parent was present on the date of the meeting however a copy of the service plan was not given to the parent until a later date. |
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749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
In 4 case files reviewed. There was no documentation that there was a 2 week notification given to the parents for an initial service plan for 1 child and the service plan review for 3 children. |
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749.607(2) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation to Child Abuse Hotline and designated employee/administrator
A caregiver failed to report incident of alleged sexual abuse of a children in his care. |
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749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
Based on information obtained in interviews, label instructions on an adolescent's medication bottle, medication logs as well as the Intake Report, it was determined a foster parent did not administer medication according to label instructions resulting in an adolescent missing several dosages of medication on several occasions. |
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749.503(a)(10)(B) - Serious Incident-Report to parents no later than 24 hours after awareness that their child contracts/is exposed to reportable communicable disease
The agency failed to report an incident in which a child contracted a communicable disease in a timely manner. |
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749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Foster parents stated that they had used running as a form of discipline for their two foster children. |
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749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Children in care were hit on their legs and feet with different objects and made to kneel for extended periods of time as a form of discipline. |
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749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
Children in care were sexually abused. |
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749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
One child mattress did not have the required cover/protector on the mattress. |
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749.2593(a)(3) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
Children in care experienced ongoing sexual abuse due to a lack of supervision. |
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104 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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