Dover Children’s Home

Founded, problem resolved, complaint visit : He-C 4001.14(a) Program staff shall provide care and supervision at all times to ensure that residents are safe and that their needs are met according to their ...

Program staff self-reported that a resident had self-inflicted wounds and had been taken to the hospital. The licensing coordinator's review of the Incident Report and an email sent to all staff on Saturday, July 25, 2026, regarding the safety plan for the resident revealed that the resident was discharged back to the program. The program developed a safety plan for the resident, including five- to 10-minute bed checks to ensure the resident's safety, and that the resident was not to receive any additional items in their bedroom, as the program needed to ensure that no items would be potentially harmful. Additionally, Staff A stated that the safety plan had been discussed with the staff responsible for the resident in person upon the resident's return from the hospital. Staff B stated that while reviewing video footage, it was observed that the staff member assigned to the resident brought the resident a cell phone and charger, and failed to complete the five- to 10-minute checks outlined in the safety plan. The program terminated the staff member responsible for the resident on the night of the incident and will be reviewing the importance of safety and treatment plans with all staff.

Non-compliant, renewal visit : He-C 4001.31(b) Prior to the start date and every 5 years thereafter, an employee, volunteer, household member, or other individual who will be working in the ...

The licensing coordinator reviewed the list of current employees provided by the program and determined that one staff member did not submit for a background record check prior to expiration. The program director confirmed the individual worked 83 days with an expired background record check.

Non-compliant, renewal visit : He-C 4001.14(l) The program director or designee shall conduct fire drills at varying times, including night time hours, once each month in each building that ...

The licensing coordinator's review of the annual fire drill paperwork revealed that fire drills were only conducted in February, April, and May in 2025.