Mason Head Start

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“Enrollment package completed by a parent prior first day of school, was not review by director to follow up on possible food allergy and to establish a plan to avoid emergencies.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2023.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“During enrollment process between parent and caregiver, parent informed and documented in child’s paperwork about previous reactions to nuts and no prevention was taken to avoid a life threating emergency.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2023.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“Based on information provided and documented by parent on child’s enrollment packet, child had previous reaction to nuts. Child started in the program and no allergy plan was in file.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2023.

Posting Requirements - Child’s Food Allergy Plans

“Caregiver knew about possible peanut allergy and did not inform other staff to make the adequate arrangements to avoid a medical emergency.”

Rule 746.403(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2023.

Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

“Program lack of safety documentation to proof that monthly Carbon Monoxide detectors has been tested. Deficiency was corrected during inspection. Staff in charge tested carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2023.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“2 out of 4 children’s records evaluated are missing updated immunization records. A 26 months old child is missing 1 DTAP dose out of 4 A 41 months old child is missing 1 dose of MMR and Varicella. Child is also missing 2 doses of Hep A”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

“Program lack of proof that smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers are tested every month. Operation comply within inpsection by testing the smoke alarm and checking the fire extinguishers.”

Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2023.

Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

“Operation did not have a record of training hours for a substitute staff. Proof of orientation, 24 pre service trainings and 24 annual trainings were not observed. Substitute has been working for Mason Head Start’s administration Hill Country Community Action since 2/2021.”

Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2023.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“Operation did not have proof that a current product safety certifcation was completed. Form was completed during inspection.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“During staff record’s evaluation, one caregiver’s record was missing the employment Affidavit.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2022.