Grove School

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, pr

17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, properly ventilated and screened, and provided with essential and proper equipment for the preparation and serving of food. Storage, refrigeration and freezer facilities shall be adequate for the number of persons to be served. All perishable foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature at or below 45° Fahrenheit. Freezers and frozen food compartments shall be maintained at minus 10° to 0° Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils, dishes and tableware shall be in good condition and proper cleaning facilities for this equipment shall be provided. dishes shall be stored in a clean, dry place protected from flies, dust or other contamination. Food preparation and serving areas shall comply with Section 19-13-B42 of the public health code. Proper food handling techniques and sanitation to minimize the possibility of the spread of food-borne diseases shall be maintained. Plywood used to patch the wall over the kitchen sink needed painting.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-78. Recreational facilities Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, supplies and

17a-145-78. Recreational facilities Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, supplies and equipment shall be provided and used by the children. Appropriate safety measures, instructions and supervision should be provided to protect the children from bodily harm. The door sweep for an outer gymnasium door needed replacing to prevent outside air and insects from entering the building.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have ad

17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour ventilation system approved by the state or local health department. Heating facilities shall be sufficient to maintain a room temperature consistent with existing department of health services' guidelines. Separate sleeping quarters shall be provided for children of the opposite sex six years of age or over. The facility shall provide each such child with a single bed with adequate linens and covers suitable for the temperature, and a locker, dresser or other storage space for the child's private use conveniently located in or near the child's sleeping room. Bedroom #2 in Pearlman house contained a strong offensive foot odor,

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, pr

17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, properly ventilated and screened, and provided with essential and proper equipment for the preparation and serving of food. Storage, refrigeration and freezer facilities shall be adequate for the number of persons to be served. All perishable foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature at or below 45° Fahrenheit. Freezers and frozen food compartments shall be maintained at minus 10° to 0° Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils, dishes and tableware shall be in good condition and proper cleaning facilities for this equipment shall be provided. dishes shall be stored in a clean, dry place protected from flies, dust or other contamination. Food preparation and serving areas shall comply with Section 19-13-B42 of the public health code. Proper food handling techniques and sanitation to minimize the possibility of the spread of food-borne diseases shall be maintained. The refrigerator handle was missing in the kitchenette area of Pearlman House.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-68. Heating, ventilation, lighting Comfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and

17a-145-68. Heating, ventilation, lighting Comfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and both natural and artificial lighting shall be provided. In Olshin House, the tester on the emergency light in the stairwell did not work when pressed.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have ad

17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour ventilation system approved by the state or local health department. Heating facilities shall be sufficient to maintain a room temperature consistent with existing department of health services' guidelines. Separate sleeping quarters shall be provided for children of the opposite sex six years of age or over. The facility shall provide each such child with a single bed with adequate linens and covers suitable for the temperature, and a locker, dresser or other storage space for the child's private use conveniently located in or near the child's sleeping room. In the first bedroom in Patch House, the laminate flooring was becoming scratched beyond repair by a chair. The flooring shall be monitored for eventual replacement.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-63. Chief administrative officer There shall be a chief administrative officer who s

17a-145-63. Chief administrative officer There shall be a chief administrative officer who shall be in charge of the overall management of the facility and carry out the policies of the governing board. Each facility shall provide the staff and complementary services to enhance the physical and emotional well-being and ensure the safety of the children. Five of 20 personnel files reviewed did not present with state police background checks as required. Dates were given for when the checks were conducted but the actual form with the documented results shall be presented for compliance.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures Personnel policies and operating procedures re

17a-145-64. Personnel policies and procedures Personnel policies and operating procedures regarding facility employment and personnel practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be given to each employee and volunteer worker. A record containing personnel and health information shall be maintained by the facility for each employee. All direct care personnel shall have a physical examination, including a test for tuberculosis, immediately prior to assuming assigned duties. Two of 20 personnel files reviewed contained medical review forms for employment but the forms did not state that the employees were examined.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-131 of the CGS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training required for persons who direc

17a-131 of the CGS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training required for persons who directly supervise children. Any person who has direct supervision of children placed by the state in a state facility or private institution shall be required to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. One out of 20 personnel files reviewed did not contain documentation of CPR training and one employees had expired. Sec. 46a-154. Internal monitoring, training and development of policies and procedures required and subject to state agency inspection. (a) Each institution or facility that provides direct care, education or supervision of a person at risk shall develop policies and procedures that (1) establish monitoring and internal reporting of the use of physical restraint and seclusion on persons at risk, and (2) require training of all providers and assistant providers of care, education or supervision of persons at risk in the use of physical restraint and seclusion on persons at risk. Such training shall include, but not be limited to: Verbal defusing or de-escalation; prevention strategies; types of physical restraint; the differences between life-threatening physical restraint and other varying levels of physical restraint; the differences between permissible physical restraint and pain compliance techniques; monitoring to prevent harm to a person physically restrained or in seclusion and recording and reporting procedures on the use of restraints and seclusion. One out of 20 ...

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have ad

17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour ventilation system approved by the state or local health department. Heating facilities shall be sufficient to maintain a room temperature consistent with existing department of health services' guidelines. Separate sleeping quarters shall be provided for children of the opposite sex six years of age or over. The facility shall provide each such child with a single bed with adequate linens and covers suitable for the temperature, and a locker, dresser or other storage space for the child's private use conveniently located in or near the child's sleeping room. Bedroom #3 needed cleaning. The handrail leading upstairs to bedrooms in White House needed painting.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well-lighted, pr

17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well-lighted, properly ventilated and screened, and provided with essential and proper equipment for the preparation and serving of food. Storage, refrigeration and freezer facilities shall be adequate for the number of persons to be served. All perishable foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature at or below 45° Fahrenheit. Freezers and frozen food compartments shall be maintained at minus 10° to 0° Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils, dishes and tableware shall be in good condition and proper cleaning facilities for this equipment shall be provided. dishes shall be stored in a clean, dry place protected from flies, dust or other contamination. Food preparation and serving areas shall comply with Section 19-13-B42 of the public health code. Proper food handling techniques and sanitation to minimize the possibility of the spread of food-borne diseases shall be maintained. The handle on refrigerator in White House was broken. The outside of the refrigerator in Lodge House was rusted and the handle needed cleaning. Thermometers were missing from the refrigerator and freezer in Blue House.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have ad

17a-145-73. Sleeping accommodations (a) Sleeping accommodations for each child shall have adequate area, spacing and equipment in accordance with the child's age and needs. Bedrooms shall contain a window unless there is a 24-hour ventilation system approved by the state or local health department. Heating facilities shall be sufficient to maintain a room temperature consistent with existing department of health services' guidelines. Separate sleeping quarters shall be provided for children of the opposite sex six years of age or over. The facility shall provide each such child with a single bed with adequate linens and covers suitable for the temperature, and a locker, dresser or other storage space for the child's private use conveniently located in or near the child's sleeping room. A window shade was missing in the 3 persons bedroom upstairs.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities

17a-145-74. Lavatory facilities. Toilet articles and linens (a) At least one toilet and washbasin shall be provided near sleeping quarters, recreation areas, and dining rooms respectively and shall have adequate hot and cold running water, equipment and supplies. Adequate bath facilities shall be in the same building as, and accessible to, sleeping quarters. The bathroom equipment for children shall be of appropriate size and height for the children's use. Each facility shall provide for bathrooms and toilets which shall allow for individual privacy. The drain in the tub of the 3 persons bathroom upstairs was matted with hair and the bathroom needed cleaning. The ceiling light was out in the bathroom located downstairs.

Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, pr

17a-145-76. Kitchens, equipment, food-handling All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, properly ventilated and screened, and provided with essential and proper equipment for the preparation and serving of food. Storage, refrigeration and freezer facilities shall be adequate for the number of persons to be served. All perishable foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature at or below 45° Fahrenheit. Freezers and frozen food compartments shall be maintained at minus 10° to 0° Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils, dishes and tableware shall be in good condition and proper cleaning facilities for this equipment shall be provided. dishes shall be stored in a clean, dry place protected from flies, dust or other contamination. Food preparation and serving areas shall comply with Section 19-13-B42 of the public health code. Proper food handling techniques and sanitation to minimize the possibility of the spread of food-borne diseases shall be maintained. There were no thermometers found in one refrigerator and freezer. Two items were found not sealed in the freezer.