Exercises, Lesson 2-cont. - Environmental Health Inspections and Surveys II

9.

You are inspecting a CDS facility and make the following observations.

Indicate how you would rate the observation on an inspection checklist by

entering "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory" after the statement. If you rate the

observation as "Unsatisfactory," indicate why.

a. Removable screens are placed on all windows, and stairways are

protected by gates.

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b. Electrical outlets are of the child safety type, and electrical appliances are

placed where children cannot reach them.

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c.

The facility is on the second floor of a building that is in good repair and not

close to traffic. The floors are wooden with some splintering and pitting.

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d. Cribs and beds are sized for children and are placed so that they are 3 feet

apart from each other on all sides. Spaces between crib slats are about 2

inches.

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e. The facility provides both disposable and cloth-diapers; it launders the

cloth-diapers on a daily basis. Soiled diapers are stored in a closet in the

sleeping area until they are discarded.

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f.Detergent and dangerous cleaning materials are stored in a locked area that

is inaccessible to children. Nondangerous cleaning supplies (brooms, mops,

and so forth.) are stored in the food service area. Caustic items such as,

drain cleaners are stored in a special locked cabinet.

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g. Hand washing facilities for children have soap and water. Water

temperature does not exceed 110F. Disposable towels are provided.

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