Sacred Heart Childrens Home
3310 S ZAPATA HWY, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- 5-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Sister Maria Isidra Valdez
- Phone
- (956) 723-3343
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94233 · number 13621
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation released the child to an unauthorized person.
HHSC 748.1481(a) — Release of Child-Except in emergency, only release child to parent, parent's designee, law enforcement, or person authorized by law to take child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation released the child to an unauthorized person.
HHSC 748.1481(a) — Release of Child-Except in emergency, only release child to parent, parent's designee, law enforcement, or person authorized by law to take child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff failed to ensure the child in care was using proper safety equipment when using the skateboard to ensure his safety and well-being.
HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff failed to ensure the child in care was using proper safety equipment when using the skateboard to ensure his safety and well-being.
HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
One of three employee records was found to be missing annual suicide training.
HHSC 748.125(c)(1)(C) — Caregivers and employees must complete 1hr annual suicide training with curriculum that includes the understanding of suicide screening.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation staff did not meet with a child in care after being hospitalized due to suicide ideations, to ensure that the placement continues to be appropriate, and that the child's need can be met.
HHSC 748.125(f)(1) — A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
One of three employee records was found to be missing annual suicide training.
HHSC 748.125(c)(1)(C) — Caregivers and employees must complete 1hr annual suicide training with curriculum that includes the understanding of suicide screening.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation staff did not meet with a child in care after being hospitalized due to suicide ideations, to ensure that the placement continues to be appropriate, and that the child's need can be met.
HHSC 748.125(f)(1) — A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The child in care didn't receive follow up care as recommended by the health care professional.
HHSC 748.1531(b)(2) — Medical Care-Written record of each medical examination must include the follow-up treatment recommended and any appointments scheduled
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Illness & medication
The medication long doesn't include the reason for why the medication was prescribed.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(3) — Medication record - must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Records & paperwork
The incident report doesn't list two children in care that were present during the accident as witnesses.
HHSC 748.311(5) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names or other means of identifying witnesses to the incident, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The child in care didn't receive follow up care as recommended by the health care professional.
HHSC 748.1531(b)(2) — Medical Care-Written record of each medical examination must include the follow-up treatment recommended and any appointments scheduled
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Illness & medication
The medication long doesn't include the reason for why the medication was prescribed.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(3) — Medication record - must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Records & paperwork
The incident report doesn't list two children in care that were present during the accident as witnesses.
HHSC 748.311(5) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names or other means of identifying witnesses to the incident, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff member file did not have documentation for verificationn of education.
HHSC 748.681(2) — Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training
One staff file had EBI training that was completed yearly and should have been done within 6 months.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff member file did not have documentation for verificationn of education.
HHSC 748.681(2) — Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training
One staff file had EBI training that was completed yearly and should have been done within 6 months.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Incident of child that received medical attention for injury was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Apr 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Incident of child that received medical attention for injury was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During review of records, it was observed one child's file who has been in care over 30 days had no scheduled dentist visit.
HHSC 748.1225(b) — Admission-Dental exam for child 3 years old or older scheduled in 30 days and done in 90 days unless documentation of one within past year on file
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
During walk through, four opened alcoholic beverages were observed in the refrigerator when the children's food is stored.
HHSC 748.3421(2) — Poisons-The operation must ensure that poisonous or flammable materials are kept separate from medication, food, food prep and dining surfaces
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk-through, it was observed the pool was not maintained.
HHSC 748.3603(a) — Swimming-The pool at the operation must be built & maintained according to the DSHS standards & any other applicable state or local regulations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other Serious
During walk through, it ws observed gate to pool area had a latch, however was not locked.
HHSC 748.3603(f) — Swimming-Fence gates to outdoor pool must have self-closing/self-latching hardware 60 inches from the ground and must be locked when pool not in use
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
During review of records, it was observed one employee who is counted in ratio and has been employeed since 07/25/2022 does not has any record of EBI training on file.
HHSC 748.863(a)(3) — Caregiver for child-care or prog. svcs only must have 8 hours EBI training, 4 before counted in ratio, rest in 90 days; 16hrs for treatment svcs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Staff background & training
During review of records, it was observed one employee file was missing current EBI training. Last EBI training on file was dated for April 2021.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During review of records, it was observed one child's file who has been in care over 30 days had no scheduled dentist visit.
HHSC 748.1225(b) — Admission-Dental exam for child 3 years old or older scheduled in 30 days and done in 90 days unless documentation of one within past year on file
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
During walk through, four opened alcoholic beverages were observed in the refrigerator when the children's food is stored.
HHSC 748.3421(2) — Poisons-The operation must ensure that poisonous or flammable materials are kept separate from medication, food, food prep and dining surfaces
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk-through, it was observed the pool was not maintained.
HHSC 748.3603(a) — Swimming-The pool at the operation must be built & maintained according to the DSHS standards & any other applicable state or local regulations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other Serious
During walk through, it ws observed gate to pool area had a latch, however was not locked.
HHSC 748.3603(f) — Swimming-Fence gates to outdoor pool must have self-closing/self-latching hardware 60 inches from the ground and must be locked when pool not in use
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
During review of records, it was observed one employee who is counted in ratio and has been employeed since 07/25/2022 does not has any record of EBI training on file.
HHSC 748.863(a)(3) — Caregiver for child-care or prog. svcs only must have 8 hours EBI training, 4 before counted in ratio, rest in 90 days; 16hrs for treatment svcs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Staff background & training
During review of records, it was observed one employee file was missing current EBI training. Last EBI training on file was dated for April 2021.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Records & paperwork
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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